Celebrate Life!

Today was a GREAT day, it was my mother's birthday!  But not just any birthday, it was a milestone birthday, I am purposely not stating her age because I don't want to get in trouble :)

For mom's birthday, she chose to have all of us attend a "steppin" convention that was happening locally.  Steppin is a type of dance which I believe originated in Chicago.  It was alot of fun watching everyone dance in a drama free environment with smiles on their faces.  It's always nice to dress up, celebrate and have a good time with those you LOVE!

Watching my mother dance was great, if you recall back in December I posted a blog entry regarding a nuclear medicine appointment I went to with my mother because they feared she may have had cancer.  Long story short, at that point, my mother had lost 50 pounds and seen every type of doctor she could see, similar to the woman in Luke 8 who had spent all that she had.  The good news is that Jesus passed by and she was able to touch His garment and be made well!  I would like to testify that my mother too was able to touch the hem of His garment through prayer and supplication.  Today was proof that prayer works!

People and special events are worthy of being celebrated, just like when the wall of Jerusalem was finished being built (which was an accomplishment) there was a celebration as recorded in Nehemiah 12:27.

Life can be a roller coaster ride, remember to celebrate, capture and enjoy it when you can.  Happy Birthday mom - we love you!

Blessings,
-d