So long to my 20s

As I drove home from drill today, my last drive as a 20 something, I pressed play on my cd player and a funny emo mix I made Matt comes. It's Ohio is for Lovers and it made me giggle and think back to when Matt and I first started dating--trading mix CDs-- and then further to the beginning of my twenties, and so the reminiscing begins....

At 20, I had just transferred to UCM on a huge leap of faith. I didn't know a soul in the whole state of Missouri. The course of my life had changed drastically and I was up for the challenge. I joined Sigma Kappa, making some of the best friends of my life. As my twenties went on, I graduated from college and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, starting my career. During my mid twenties, I met the love of my life and my best friend, Matt, publicly accepted Christ as my Lord and savior getting baptized, deployed to Iraq, got promoted twice, married my love, and moved 6 times (twice across country--man, I love a good roadtrip). In my late twenties, I commanded the best company in the Army, transferred to the National Guard and grew in ways I didn't know possible when I became a mother. 

A few months ago I was sad to be turning 30, but after today's reflection, I couldn't be more at peace. I know God has put me right where I'm supposed to be, and I'm excited for the next decade. I know there will be many moves, hopefully more children, and lots of laughs. I'll be praying for patience and a heart full of love. 

~jh