1/4 Century

I've always been one to chuckle at others when they reach a "mile marker" in their life and make a big deal about it. Yes, I am referring to age. I chuckled at these people, until Friday, when I myself reached one of those "markers". It doesn't seem so funny when the reality of life in its shortness finally registers. I only turned twenty five, and I know to most that doesn't seem old, but twenty five is one of those ages that you hear people talk about and think... that seems like it will never come for me. And just when you think that, before you know it, you're there. I was a little "depressed", or should I say, brought to reality this past Friday on my birthday. I used to count down the days to my birthday.....I loved my birthday! Now, I am thankful for every birthday that the Lord allows me to have, but they come much too quickly for me to count down! I did have a wonderful time... my family, friends, and my husband certainly made it a day that I will never forget. I didn't think it was possible to be so spoiled..... but I'm living proof. They say that every birthday gets better - and I hope that I can make each year better than the last. I had one of my friends comment that twenty five years is just a speck of time compared to the time that I will spend with the Lord in eternity. It made me think - with each day that I have on this earth, I want to use it for what will make a difference in eternity.