My Birthday!

So, last week I turned 31. July 10th was the day. I have to share that it was just a wonderful day for me; so sweet. Around 6:45am, Julia knocked on my door and began to sing Happy Birthday to me. Ah! It's my birthday! I had forgotten and just to be reminded in such a sweet way started the day off great. And it got better...

I headed on over to Ilboru Safari Lodge to meet the team from Scottsdale that came in the night before. To my absolute delight, there was quite a few little packages for me. Presents! Cards! Candy! From all over the US. For the next half an hour, I got to open many cards, care packages and birthday wishes from so many of you. I could hardly believe that so many of you remembered.

Then, I headed on over to Imara where Julia, Jenny and Lyndall had all made me separate desserts. I'm in heaven now. I got to have carrot cake and peanut butter brownies at 9am and not feel guilty. If everyday could be a birthday...

Later that day, we headed on over to Small Group where Pam had prepared yet another carrot cake (one of my absolute favorites and one that actually rivaled my mom's). Heaven indeed.

Needless to say, the day was made special by so many of you, both here in Arusha and at home in the States and I would be remiss if I didn't share how your love for me made me feel like a very special princess. Thank you so much!