09/11/2026
My mother died at 52.
One of the prayers I prayed was, “God, give me the grace to see 53 and beyond.”
Today, He answered that prayer. I am 53. 🙌🏾
I have learned not to take birthdays for granted. Scripture says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
My birthday will also forever be connected to September 11, 2001, a day our nation experienced unimaginable loss. Today, as I celebrate my life, I also pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and the families whose lives were forever changed.
Life is precious. Our days are numbered. Every day we wake up is grace.
So today, I’m not complaining about getting older. I’m thanking God that I GET to get older.
53. Grateful. Grace-filled. Still here. And believing God for beyond. ❤️
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen.”
2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJV