Compassion

How sweet is my girl? Carlos made me cry because he brought up the fact that I am tuning 30 in 15 days. Look at my baby and the comfort she brought me. Oh how I love her. H

Comments

[deeapaulitan]

8 years in - 30 will look good!

[Tracy Edwards]

Don't cry to be 30! Your thirties ROCK! You are coming into yourself and more sure of who you are. It is an awesome decade! NOW. . . I may cry when I have to leave it for 40!

[Tammy]

You look wonderful. You have a wonderful family and a wonderful man. I'd say you've done pretty well with your 30 years. Celebrate the wonderful children you have given birth to and travled so far to mother. Celebrate the marriage you have, the home you have made and the wonder of you. Celebrate!
I can't wait to see the beauty and the joy you continue to bring to this world in your over your next 30 years.
(Please remind me this next year when I roll around to 40. I think my 40's are going to be the best. I hope to be squared away finally)
Hugs from California.

[Lita aka Grandma]

Oh Heather, I did not realized this was the big 3 0. You look G R E A T and I know you will at any age, just don't be afraid of numbers. I remember the last time a birthday bothered me it was when I turned 25 and it's been almost 31 years. I'm so glad you'll have your Mom and Dad with you on your birthday. Have a Great One.

[emily]

You young thing!! You look fantastic. Happy early B-day. :)

[Bella]

I did the same thing. Sobbed.
But, I soon got over it and now I am pleased to be a pretty cool 30-something year old.
The Lord is reminding me that I can be perty darn hot even if I am not in my twenties. So, I am working on getting to the hot part!

You are beautiful! And, you will grow even more with each day into your 30's. Sanctified woman!

[Aileen]

30? Oh I remember 30.

Try 40 in 3 months! Eeks.

[Mishababy]

Girl! You are completely blessed at 30!!! ain't nuttin' butta numba baby!!

Now if I can just remember that in December when I turn 40...LOL!!!

Really, you have got it great. You don't even want to know what was happening to me when I was turning 30.....

Count your blessings!
Health
Happiness
Love
Family

...and feel free to BOP your man on his dome for bein' a dork!! :-P

[Mishababy]

oh and remember to give your baby some extra hugs and kisses (and maybe extra dessert tonight)...she's a sweet one!! :-)

[jen]

have your 30 moment and then jump into these next incredible years...I agree with the above comment about being sure of who you are, your abilities and having a good direction as wife and Momma! What hit me the most when I turned 30 was I desired to stop wanting more and start taking better care of what I had. Contentment plus an extra dose of motivation to be healthy for my man and kids! Get it girl. I cried too though...they had my party at youth group and 30 students brought me one white rose each and shared what they loved about me...everyone was crying so I felt like it was my funeral...they were sweet. I'd say conquer some more of your adventure list.

[wonderingwoman]

turning thirty...arent we all. arent we all. (sigh)

[Jamie Ivey]

i just turned 30 in May and honestly I think 30's are going to be much better than 20's!!!

rock it!

[eryn]

aww, i love that picture.
it warms my soul. (:

[deneenwhite]

What a sweet picture...

The thirties are awesome...wouldn't trade them for the 20's for all of the money in the world.

[Rachelle Schwartz]

So far I have loved my 30's the best...I send a warm welcome to the club to you....

[Donel]

I turned 30 in April and I thank God for it. I thought it was going to be sad but I guess being a nurse in the ER your perspective changes. Praise God that he allowed me to be a year older. I dont deserve it but He has blessed me with it :)

[Renee Garcia]

SO sweet! I've been in tears several times today and Kennedy pats my face and says, "What's wrong? What happened? You sad?" She always makes me smile!

[Kristy]

I'm with you girlfriend!!! I turn 30 in 8 days!

[~Amanda~]

Don't be sad! I wish I was JUST 30!

[Amy I]

Don't cry... You are beautiful and could easily pass for 20!! I hope I look as good as you do at 29 almost 30. Not that that's why you're crying but you are gorgeous inside and out.

[Elissa]

30 was a BIG year for me... but it was great! Even with many challenges I feel more grounded and sure of myself in my 30's than I ever did in my 20's. That said - I just realized you offered to adopt me and I can't let you do that since I'm older than you (I'll be 32 in 2 months)... so I'll settle for honorary sister... would you still cook for me if I was a sister?! ;) Hang in there - age is really just a number!

[Kelli]

I celebrated my 30th this past December. Let me tell ya, its not bad at all. I feel like at 30, I know way more than I did at 20, and prayerfully Im making a difference in the world.

Very sweet of your daughter though

[debraparker]

30 is great.

[iamthird]

beautiful picture. i love the colors.

[Kari]

I cried too. I can't believe I'm pushing 32 now. I think I'll cry again. :)

[Simone]

30 is just the tip of the iceberg. Your 30's are so much better than you 20's ever hoped they could be. I have loved my 30's and would not want to repeat the 20's. Chin up, sister, life is only getting ready to begin!

[SexSlave]

I've ordered your walker

[Rachel]

Hey, if I look that good at 30 I'll be one happy woman! Each year is a gift. Celebrate it girl!

How sweet is your little girl. :)

[Chelsea]

You know what helped me most when I was turning 30? Having another baby. Just sayin....

[annie]

I second what several other have already said.

1) You look much younger.

and

2) The thirties are something to LOOK FORWARD to!!! I was told this way before I got there, and that person is so right. Anticipate an incredibly fun, productive, and fulfilling decade, while in your thirties!!!

[Anna]

You've got more than 30 comments on this, that has to be good?

I turned 30 in March, and as most people have been saying, the 30's ROCK!!

But if you ALREADY rock, as you do, imagine how much BETTER life is going to be!! You'll be explosive!

[Jane]

I have been "lurking" for a while and decided to comment on this post...My 30th birthday is 6 months away. Even now I tend to get a little freaked out about it. You see, my life isn't what I thought it would be 10 years ago. I figured I would have a family by now...like you. Instead I am still single and working in full-time ministry. I love it...it's just isn't what I ever imagined. When I look at your life a twinge of jealousy hits. I have a feeling the 30s are going to be great...for both of us!

[Michelle]

30 and beyond ROCKS the house! Embrace it with joy!

[shelley]

I turn 30 next year. I don't know what to think yet. What a sweet picture! What would we do without these sweet children?

[Jacinda]

I LOVE YOU!

[Christie]

What a lovebug! 30 ain't so bad...I'll be 35 in September...embrace it sista! ;)

[Summer Kelly]

Hey Heather,
Ditto everyone above; you do NOT look 30!

Even so, I remember when I was about to turn 30... I was stressing, big time, but honestly, it wasn't such a big deal, and my 30's have been SOOO much better, so much more gratifying than my 20's. I think you will find the same to be true for you.

Hey, I will be 39 this year... you wanna talk stress?
39!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL,
Enjoy the day; You will be beautiful at any age. =)
Summer

[Angela]

What a sweet picture! You are blessed, and 30 is really just a silly 'ol number, it's how you feel inside... Besides, the 30's are awesome!

[Brody]

Dang.... 30 ?!!?

[Donel]

You know whats funny, I was laying in bed and for some reason I thought about the response I put on your blog (turning 30 in april) and I realize I turned 31!!! LOL

[M]

30 was a painful right of passage. Every month, every second leading up to 30 is like torture. I hear you. No matter what was accomplished it feels like 30 is the gateway to old age. But, the secret I'll tell you that I don't tell most of my friends is that.... well, it's WAAAY better!