Today marked my 25th year on this planet, it all started bright and early driving down from Kirkwood and getting the house ready. Thanks to God, Aaron called and he and Dad took care of some final things so i was able to go on a bike ride and it felt great. Pedaling up that hill - great. Then to Toys r us for some lawn games and the party was on after the final cleanup. It was awesome to see everyone here tonight. It really was, it means a lot to me that everyone showed and I wish I could convey to everyone in some manner, how you go about doing that I'm not exactly sure. I truly am blessed in this life and in the one to come, it just causes me to fall to my knees and cry out thanks to my heavenly Father. Amazing. Tonight - Emily and I talked a little more and by the end were "cuddling" during a movie. What's to come with that I'm not sure, but she is an awesome girl and gave me I think one of the most creative gifts tonight - a beta fish. Good stuff. It's just cool man, to see people and to interact with everyone. It brings to the surface my limitations as a human, as I wish to socialize with everyone and to share time with everyone simultaneously making everyone see that they matter to me. It's all insane really this life, I'm 25 have my MSME and have completed an Ironman, as well as a plethora of other accomplishments and experiences - I reflect in awe really that this is my life - sometimes I just can't believe it. Father you are unbelievable. Granted I don't have a "real" job or don't really "know" what I'm going "to do" but hey - who does. I'm moving forward one day at a time trying to love more and more each day and to realize the blessings that abound in my life. It awesome really. I can't believe. Beauty surrounds and i can't completely comprehend it all. I'm not sure where I thought I'd be when I was 25, most likely not where I'm at.....but it's all good. I see so much potential with each day that sometimes it overwhelms and disappoints when I squander the hours. 25 years - not many when you really think about and to think, Lord willingly, that I'll only grow wiser and stronger. Lord use me in this life to inspire people to love. Your son in the greatest gift, help me to reflect his glory. Thank you for the 25 years, may the next 25 bring you even more glory, may they usher your kingdom in in new ways, may i learn to love deeper, to walk more peacefully, and to laugh till it hurts. Thank you for this gift, help me to share it with others and to show more of you to this world. Truly you are great. Ya.