In my mere 35 years on earth I’ve learned that celebration is a necessary part of life.

Some days I celebrate the basic stuff like breathing, hands to hold, ears to hear, and beauty that unfolds in the beat of my heart.

Other days I’m in awe of what I’m privileged to witness- new life, friends supporting friends in the midst of turmoil, the gifts of breakthrough, truth expressed in unique ways, Birthday parties, and unabashed laughter.

Today I’m thanking God for existence and 35 years of breathing. Cheers to another year, the gift of the now, and the hope I hold for the future.