It's crazy what a little joy can do.

It’s the first morning of the first day of my life as a 26 year old. I fell asleep in a familiar bed and woke up to the voices and laughter of two of my favorite people. I ate Chick-Fil-A and drank Sweet Tea for breakfast and now I’m anxiously awaiting an afternoon by the pool followed by an evening of beer and giggling.

I know I’ve been mighty full of Life Is Good lately. I’m also full of questions and nerves and uncertainty but I guess it’s all a little easier to take when you’ve seen the big picture and carry around a lot of love.

So this year, instead of making wishes for me, I’m going to make birthday wishes for you. May my 26^th year see many smiles light your face and share long nights deep in conversation. I hope you’re happy and successful in all that you do. I wish for your relationships to grow deeper, stronger, more true. I pray for love - more love than any of us ever thought possible and only as much as we need so that there is always plenty to share. And it’s completely selfish that I want all these things for you, my friends. Because I know that when you’re on top of the world, I’ll be there too.