30 Reasons I'm Thankful To Be 30 (Part 1)

A few weeks ago I turned 30! A huge milestone for me! I am not a person that is bothered by my age creeping up. For some reason, it's never bothered me. So, during this season of thanks, I thought I'd compile a list (I LOVE lists) of 30 reasons I'm grateful to be 30. I'm going to break it into 3 posts so its not completely overwhelming for you (and me). Come journey with me into my thankfulness and maybe, just maybe, I can inspire some thankfulness for your life.

1. I'm so thankful to be entering my 30's as a saved woman! Jesus saved me from a life of bitterness and anger. He gave me peace and joy. If you haven't accepted Jesus in your heart, it is never too late, do it today. You will never regret it.
2. I'm thankful to be starting my 30's with an amazing husband, 2 healthy kids and incredible friends
3. Taken more seriously: is it just me or do people take you more seriously when there's a 3 at the beginning of your age instead of a 2??
4. Seeing my babies grow into who God made them to be: by the time I hit 40, I will have a 15 year old son and an 11 year old daughter; I can't wait to see them grow into the beautiful creations I know they were created to be.
5. Removing pride: if there was one wish, it'd be to remove my pride, and I believe God is going to work wonders on that in the next decade.
6. Living like the daughter of the one true king!
7. I look forward to celebrations. Birthday parties, dinners with friends, Christmases, weddings and even daily joys of playing with my kids, sharing my hopes and dreams with my husband and texting my bestie.
8. I am thankful that God had me take much of my early 20's to forgive my mom. I can't even begin to tell you what weight I was carrying with constantly rehashing my childhood in my mind. I was angry and bitter. I am eternally grateful that I no longer live in a war zone in my mind.
9. Gaining more wisdom: as every year goes by, I gain just that much more wisdom from God.
10. Blooming seeds: my 20's planted so many relationship seeds; I married my husband, had 2 kids, met my best friend and kindled over a dozen beautiful friendships; I'm looking forward to seeing those relationships bloom and flourish.