Burfday Wishes

Well I am turning 23 today. Yes 23. It sounds like a big number doesn't it? I can remember thinking kids in their 20's were so big and grown up. And I definately don't feel older than 20, I sometimes mistakenly say I am 21.

David's birthday is quickly approaching as well, he will be 22. Which is weird because I was there on his 18th birthday. Our birthdays always remind me that David's anniversary in the Navy happens in August. This year it will be four years! Four years of sea duty, actively protecting our country. And that many years of me dealing with David not being a civilian which is one of the hardest things I have had to do in my life. Most people get out after four years, but we have at least till Febuary of '08. That is a long time.

Well I mention all this Navy stuff on my birthday post because I have one simple wish this year,

I want everyone to pray for peace in this world.

I want the end of hatred and violence in the middle east and in our country. I want all of the men and women fighting to come home. And I don't want David to go there anymore, on a boat or on land.

I just want peace and understanding in our world. It doesn't seem right that something so good, could be just a wish. But maybe with the prayers of all the readers of this blog, and their families and friends, God will hear our prayers and heal the hurt in this world.

Other than all that me and David are going to Seattle for a date night/anniversary/birthdays celebration. It should be good. A nice break before David leaves again next week.