nicole took this picture the other morning when i was serenading her to wake up...and it makes me cry. because when i look at this i can think of the girl i want to be, should be. it feels peaceful, nice, kind, relaxed, happy.
she is in me somewhere, she's just hiding. i am so anxious! so irritable! the rest of my thirties are dedicated to becoming the girl i see in this picture. at peace. complete trust in the lord. control relinquished. happy birthday to me.
happy birthday. wish i were there. and ps. you are all those things already. Just not all the time like the rest of the imperfect people on earth. love you.
Posted by: heather | January 25, 2012 at 04:50 PM
have a happy birthday dearest! sure think the world of you.
Posted by: jane | January 25, 2012 at 05:09 PM
happy birthday...happy life. xox
Posted by: cristie | January 25, 2012 at 05:16 PM
happy birthday, sweet kelly.
love, lindsay
Posted by: Lindsay | January 25, 2012 at 05:21 PM
happy birthday. glad you are going to find yourself. it's my lifelong quest.
Posted by: Janine | January 25, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Happy Birthday! It's my daughter's 9 year old bday today.
I admire you and hope you feel more peace and comfort throughout this next year.
Posted by: Tisha | January 25, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Happy Birthday!! Love you Kelly.
Also, I agree with Heather. You are these things, but fun too which is RAD.
Posted by: Lindsey | January 25, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Happy Birthday!!
I just had one too, and I can totally relate to how you're feeling. :) You're a rose, even if you feel frustrated by your thorns.
Posted by: shannon m | January 25, 2012 at 06:35 PM
happy birthday to you! such a sweet picture and post. praying that you'll be filled with peace this year and onward.
Posted by: Ruth | January 25, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Happiest of birthdays to you, Kelly! Wishing you the best for your 34th year. xo.
Posted by: Danyelle | January 25, 2012 at 08:52 PM
happy birthday kelly! just so you know, you are that girl to me. so you may not feel that way but you sure do give off that feeling to others and thats pretty great. :) i love you!!
Posted by: nance | January 25, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Happy birthday Kelly! And here's hoping you become the girl you want to be, although from reading your blog it seems to me like you are already there.
Posted by: Casee | January 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM
When you realize your potential to feel good, you will ask no one to be different in order for you to feel good.
You are beautiful.
Posted by: Sarah | January 26, 2012 at 07:38 AM
wow i feel the same way but couldn't put it into words. you did so beautifully.
i am also turning 34 this year. may we both find our best selves this year.
Posted by: merideth | January 26, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday!!! :)
Rebecca C
Posted by: Rebecca C | January 26, 2012 at 06:13 PM
I think that is the purpose of life! Mine anyway.
Posted by: glor | January 27, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Happy Birthday Kelly!
Posted by: abby | January 28, 2012 at 03:11 PM
Dear Kell-Bell, I am so as in oh so positive that you are that happy peaceful girl that you want to be. I adore you!!!!!
Posted by: Rachel | January 28, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Happy birthday dear Kelly!!
Posted by: Sara | January 29, 2012 at 07:31 PM
happy birthday Kelly!!!
Posted by: Marie | January 30, 2012 at 03:14 PM
i think life only gets better -- i hope you're enjoying 34.
Posted by: Ellen Patton | February 09, 2012 at 11:22 AM