September 3, 1996. 16 years ago, I was welcomed into the world by brand-new parents. My birth changed their lives forever. They had never raised a kid before. My dad had never even changed a diaper. He was forced to teach himself when my mom was sleeping (haha). Well, they figured it out pretty quickly. And they've done a pretty spectacular job so far. I'm where I am today because of them. I can't imagine what life would be like had I possibly been born into a non-Christian family. I don't know why God chose me to have this life that I live. But I am so, so grateful.
Today, I am sixteen. Wow. I truly am a big kid now. It's a little scary, but it's more exciting than anything. My family has done a great job of making it special for me. Friday night they took me to Nashville (along with my best friend Peyton) and let me pick out a special place to go eat. (I chose Ted's Montana Grill. Let me tell you, that place rocks.) We took a leisurely drive around Nashville with the windows down, taking in all the sights and sounds. Then we headed over to the mall, mostly just to window-shop. After that, they took me to the Cheesecake Factory. Need I say more? haha. I got the Kahlua cheesecake. Definitely on the Top 10 list of the best things I've ever eaten. Today they let me open my gifts and cards from relatives. It was special to read the cards, and to open presents from Momma, Daddy, Jacob, and Andrew. They are awesome gift-givers. :) Momma is baking me some of her famous chocolate chip cookies later, and Daddy is grilling for me.
A lot of people have asked me, "Are you going to get your license??" Yes, I am. In November. Momma called the driver's license place (I don't know the official name)and their nearest open appointment was in the middle of November. Oh well, haha. Good things come to those who wait. Maybe by then my parents will actually be mentally prepared to let me drive somewhere by myself.
Looking back over my life so far, I'm just so grateful to the Lord for everything He has done. Some people have told me that I'm a really happy/joyful person who enjoys life a lot. Well, there's just so much to be happy about! I don't want to spend my life feeling sad and ungrateful and pessimistic. It's too short for that. Earlier today, I listened to the Anthony Evans version of the song "How He Loves" and just started crying. The words of that songs are so true.
"I realize just how beautiful You are, and how great Your affections are for me. And, oh, how He loves us."
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