What a week! An unforgettable week at that!

As I noted in my Birthday Project Giveaway post earlier, this week represented the last few days of my thirties, as my 40th birthday was yesterday. And…WOW…my thirties went out with a bang.

I spent most of the week in a lot of pain and finally ended up in the ER on Friday. The last few hours of my thirties were spent learning that I appeared to have nothing too serious (praise the Lord!) but nothing could concretely be diagnosed (ugh!). And so…the medical “drama” is not quite over (or so it seems). Enough of that, however…

The Birthday Project has been a BLAST! However, with my medical setback…I haven’t quite finished. I started 10 days before my birthday, so I’m allowing myself the rest of this week to finish, if needed. I’ll be sure to post about all of the RAOKs (Random Acts of Kindness) I was able to perform. It truly was something I will never forget, and I pray that it becomes a routine practice of mine – showing RAOKs to people – and not just something to do for special occasions!

I’ll post more about the birthday festivities tomorrow. But, let’s just say…I was blessed beyond measure. This being my first birthday without Chris could have been a VERY difficult day emotionally, but my friends made sure I was well taken care of, and I honestly felt deeply loved!

And…now…time to announce the winner of the grand prize from the Birthday Project Giveaway:

Sheila – Timestamp: January 18 – 9:11 pm

Congratulations Sheila! Be sure to email me or Facebook message me your mailing address so that I can get your prize sent off to you right away!

Thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes friends. You are precious to me!

By the way, if you haven’t had a chance to check out the “Hijacked” post from my birthday…please do! What a shock but what a precious gift!

Hey everyone … Lisa Boyd here. I’ve hijacked Leah’s blog today to wish her a happy birthday and share some messages from her She Speaks sisters. Be sure to leave a comment today and share your special birthday message with Leah!

Hey Leah!

I had hoped to have your new blog ready before today so I could leave these messages there, but the timing just didn’t work out. I gathered messages – some video – some text – some graphics – from your Table #73 sisters 🙂 We all wish that we lived right next door so we could bombard you with hugs, presents, food, balloons, and of course, presents! But we have to settle for hijacking your blog.

I hope and pray you have a wonderful day, full of love, friends and family. I’m so thankful that I’ve gotten to know you online. You are one strong lady who loves Jesus! Thank you for the wonderful example you set for me and for others. Praying that Jesus continues to hold you tight in His arms and that He loves on you even more this next year! ~ Lisa Boyd

Happy Birthday Leah!!! Sending you BIG BIG HUGS on this very special day! I hope your heart is blessed and you receive love over flowing! I am so thankful for your friendship. You have richly blessed me directly and indirectly more than you know. I love you dearly!! And remember…we have a Papa’s and Beer dinner on hold that will need filling SOON!!!  TOOT TOOT….that’s my birthday horn. 😉 ~ Angie

Happy birthday, Leah! I’m so glad God brought you in to my life this summer. I have enjoyed getting to know you and your beautiful heart. Praying blessings upon you this next year. May 40 bring more true friends, fun adventures, and God-sized “coincidences” your way. Love you, friend! ~ Leigh

And … one more message from family 🙂

Happy Birthday Leah….there are no words to describe all that you are to me. We have been through so much together over these past 20+ years. No matter how chaotic things may have gotten in either of our lives…..one thing has always been a constant…YOU!! I appreciate you so much and I pray that God will bless you beyond belief as you begin this new decade (lol) in your life. Thank you for the inspiration that you are to me and so many….always remember….you are truly are the SISTER…I never had…. Love you always, Kandi

Happy Birthday Leah!