On March 17th, I turned 26. I never would have thought I would spend my 26th birthday at a Christian Kid’s Camp in the middle of Pretoria, South Africa. It was a great day with my team loving me in all the best ways, but I couldn’t help but wish I could be celebrating with my family.  

Before I left, my family wanted to celebrate all the holidays with me, including my birthday. We ate great food, played games, and laughed our heads off as usual. As I was wishing I could be with them this month, I reflected on how much they love me and how much I love them. The Lord has truly blessed me with an awesome family. 

Here’s a little video of when I was able to celebrate with them before I left. It is a beautiful memory for me and I definitely clung to it while being around the world from them on my special day. I hope it brings a smile to your face. It sure brought one to mine. Enjoy!