Hello, my name is Vicki and I just turned 40!

That's right I just turned 40! Isn't if funny how we think some ages are more significant than others! Did we not live through the others years to get to this one? I've had people ask how I was feeling about turning 40. But what are they really asking...you're kinda getting old are you ok with that? Ummmm, yeah, I'm still alive aren't I! : )

I'll be honest, turning 30 was really difficult for me. When you are in high school and looking at the whole world in front of you, you make mental goals of where you want to be at certain times in your life. Well, 30 is one of those, surely by the time you turn 30 you should have it altogether. Ha! At 30, I had 4 children (6,5,4 and 2) there was no "together" anywhere to be seen! Survival mode better sums it up. Now don't get me wrong, I would not trade those days or my children for anything, it just wasn't the picture I had of where I should be.

So now that I am a decade past all of that and I think about being 40, I realize/have learned that nobody has it altogether! Amazing what a little time and perspective can do for you!

I am very blessing with a wonderful husband that loves me, and incredible children. I have family and friends whom I cherish. Even after being told that I didn't need a big party, my husband and mother threw one any way (I knew they would), and it was a wonderful evening! The party was, however, trumped by the OSU game, but living smack dap in the middle of Buckeye Country what can you do! I did find out who my "real" friends are because they were talking to me instead of watching the game! Not really, I know they all love me too! : ) I'm just glad they won so everyone was in a good mood!

One thing that really sticks out to me is the fact that God has never left me, or tired of being there for me during these past 40 years. When I think about the history that we have, all that He has done and all the places He has taken me, it is very overwhelming! What's even more amazing is that I know He will continue to be with me over the next 40 (or so) years, and so as I look ahead now from this age, I have no idea where I'm going but that's ok, He knows the way and I'll let Him show me the steps!