Dear 28 year old self...

Birthday 2009

Dear 27-year-old self,

Wow…where did the time go? One year ago I was you… 27. I was rocking short hair and spending time in El Salvador with our family on my birthday. I had just graduated with my Masters and was without child. Wow this has been an eventful year. Thanks for the ride!

This year we:

• Climbed down a huge waterfall in Colombia with dad.   

• Lost our dog Patch after 17 years of a long happy life.

• Became a Professional Licensed Counselor.

• Opened a private practice downtown Boise… Live Inspired Counseling.

• Found out we were pregnant!

• Watched Brooks buy another “classic” car.

• Watched my body transform and expand like I have never thought it could.

• Found out that our baby and pregnancy may have complications.

• Endured the sleepless nights of the unknown.

• Plucked out my first white hair- a few more came back in it's place.

• Gave birth to a healthy 4lb 15oz baby boy.

• Learned the meaning of sacrifice.

• Gained a stronger testimony of the gospel.

• Cried for a few friends who lost their beloved little ones.

• Fell even more in love with Brooks.

• Learned what it meant to really really really really be tired.

• Spent countless hours staring at my baby.

• Watched mom find happiness again and marry a man she loves.
• Threw mom a 50^th birthday fiesta with my sisters.

• Watched dad also find happiness and marry again.

• Gained 21 new family members.

• Watched my youngest sister grow up before my eyes.

• Discovered a love for meditation and mindfulness.

• Learned to live more in the moment- life is better that way.

• Learned how to say "no" before I take too much on.

• Continued to rock Bikram Yoga.

• Learned to run with a stroller and a dog at the same time.

• Enjoyed the beauty McCall has to offer.

• Only got to the ski hill once but it was the best.

• Spent endless hours talking on the phone to my little sisters.

• Loved and continue to love life.

Watch out 28…here I come.

Love, 28-year-old me