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I can make big things happen.

In the end, this is all that matters.

My desire to learn will never end.


My capacity to love my children encompasses every fiber of my body and embeds itself deeper every year.

Some moments in my life are far grander than I dreamed possible.

I can survive that first day of kindergarten, even if I cried like a baby for two days straight.

Each year that passes I will look more like my mother.

I have discovered the beauty in things I did not appreciate.

No matter how big I get, I will always be daddy’s little girl.

I have found a life of simplicity is the best kind of life to lead.

I will be rewarded for my hard work.

I am finding that the more work I put into it, the more my house becomes my very own dream home.

If I have only one word to describe this year of life for me it would be content. I am finally content with who I am and where I am going in life. I am content with what I have and the possibility of what might be attained.

It has been a wonderful year and I thank you for sharing it with me.

xoxoxo,
Amy

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    Happy, Happy Birthday to you! What a fun birthday post and a great way for you to continue to inspire others. I hope you have a great celebration – heck, you should celebrate all weekend!

    -Heather
    Freebies 4 Mom

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    Happy Birthday Dear One!
    Thank you for sharing your life’s experiences with all of us. You are a lovely lady with a precious family. At my advanced age, (almost 50), I am gleaning so much from you.You are a sweet soul. Enjoy your day.
    Peace,
    Lynne in NC

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    Oh Amy, that was beautiful! You have come so far in the last 2 1/2 years. You have always been such an inspiration to me ans all of the girls on momadvice. I wish you all God has to offer and his blessings always! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (from the bottom of my heart!)

    Birthday Blessings!!!

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    Happiest of Birthdays to you Amy. With your attitude and spirit, your best days are still ahead of you. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us.

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    Happy Birthday Amy! I have been reading for about 6 months. You are a great inspiration and I always look forward to seeing what’s going on at MomAdvice. Congrats on being content. I think that your deep sense of satisfaction with your life is the greatest accomplishment of all! Congrats, may 2009 be full of blessings for you and your family.

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    Really, thank you for sharing your year and all of your helpful advice with us. Have a Hapy Birthday, and I know you will because you have learned to be content.

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    Happy Birthday….my prayer for you is that you will always have the zest for life that you have today…that you will always wish to bless others as HE has blessed you. HE has given you many gifts it is grand that you are sharing your many talents with others.
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    Happy Birthday!

    What a great way to reflect over your last year and such a great keepsake for your kids later in life.

    You go girl!
    Laura

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    Happy Birthday! I will be celebrating mine tomorrow and I am so glad to discover that someone as talented as you is a fellow capricorn. I enjoy your blog immensely. I wish many, many, many happy years for you to come.

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    Amy,
    Happy Birthday. You are a true inspiration! May God continue to pour His blessings upon you and your family!!

    Polly from Mississippi

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    Happy Birthday Amy !!! I am so impressed with all you have achieved and yet your so humble. It is wonderful to see that ! Stay yourself and be true to yourself and your family and you will be a star no matter what !!! In my eyes, your already a star !! Relax and have a wonderful birthday and keep doing what your doing, cause it is a wonderful thing.
    God Bless and Wishing you many more birthdays to come !!
    Love, Beth AKA plussizemommy

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    Your daughter has your eyes. I remember being aggravated when people said I looked like my mom, now it brightens my day when people say my daughter looks like me :) I may not think I’m beautiful, but I sure think she is!!

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    Wow, thank you ALL for these wonderful birthday wishes! It has really made my day today- thank you soooo much. I am honored to have so many wonderful friends!!

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    Loved this post, Amy! I’m 53 weeks behind you in turning 31. =)

    So glad it’s been such a great year for you and your family–I love reading your blog!

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    What a sweet post! Happy Birthday! I’m so glad I have found your blog, one of my favorite things to check out each day. Thank you! (P.S. Big haircut is scheduled for next Thursday. Gulp!!)

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    what a beautiful post and wonderful reminder to all of us to find contentment in the moments nad things that we have and hold dear instead of spending our lives wishing for the next thing. happy beautiful birth day!

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    Happy Birthday Amy! What a wonderful post, and I loved all the sentiments and photos, great idea :)

    I’m with you, contentment is a very very important thing in my life. Being happy with what we have, which is so much, and not always wanting more is a huge thing for me :)

    Have a wonderful birthday and new year in your life :)

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    Oh, I am SO LATE to this (my blog reading . . . oy! I’m drowning in unread goodness!). I still wanted to drop in and say happy (belated) birthday! I turned 31 in June and so far, it’s been a FABULOUS year. Many happy returns!

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