Living Inspired.

"It's Just The Story Of My Life"

Instead of story, I was going to put "doo-wops", but that made me sound old fashioned and dorky. I thought "story" would be better. That's about it.

I cannot tell you how many blessings have been poured over the last several days. Everyday has been filled with so much love,laughter,life,memories,song,sun,and joy. I have the most incredible family and friends here and count myself to be the luckiest girl in the world! Here's a run down of what's gone on since Friday...

1. Spent Friday night watching The Italian Job with Sasha and Katya. Oh Mark Wahlberg, you are a fine lookin' man. I wouldn't mind if you returned to your rapping days...

2. Spent Saturday in the mountains with my closest family and friends here in Ukraine. Archie and Ruslan planned a surprise birthday weekend for me which included having a picnic in the mountains. Friends from all over the world were gathered together (Russian,Ukraine,Holland,Australia,America) to help celebrate this big milestone. I have to say that I almost (when I say 'almost', I mean 'I did a little')tinkled my pants a couple of times when we played two group games. Let's just say I'm bringing these back to America.

3. Going to my last church service here in Ukraine. Very emotional as I hate to be apart from my brothers and sisters here. The pastor and congregation prayed for me...if there were adequate words to describe how humbled I am. I was reminded that if we don't meet again on this earth, we will worship and laugh together in Paradise. Thank you, Jesus!

4. Spending Sunday outside and had a barbecue for dinner. Let me say that this is the first barbecue I've been to where I saw the pig get chopped up before it was cooked. Oh yeah, "Wilbur" was bought fresh on Sunday morning just for the occasion. However, it was delicious. I cannot tell a lie. Then, Archie baked me a huge chocolate cake. Let's just say that it kind of got shoved in my mouth. Don't worry--pictures and videos will come soon. Praise the Lert I didn't choke as I got tickled several times while this happened.

5. Today (my 20th birthday) was spent eating chocolate cake for breakfast (go ahead and judge), listening to some awesome music (you know--Zeppelin, The Doors, Adele, Katy Perry, The Beatles...), receiving almost 60 wall posts on Facebook, hanging outside with the kids, wrestling with the boys on the trampoline #ilost, played Life with Sasha, dancing in the kitchen with Katya, getting a homemade birthday card from the kids (I was on the verge of an emotional breakdown), having cookies and tea with the family, and sitting out on the porch to gaze at the beautiful full moon (in the sky, that is).