 21st January 2007. The day I begin my third decade of existence. A number of people have asked me how I feel now that I'm 30 years-old. I really don't know and can't say - afterall I've only been 30 for less than an hour :) What I can say is that I'm thankful to God for every day of my life. It's really been a wonderful journey so far... and I know that as long as I continue to walk closely to Him, that I'll enjoy this path that He has directed me towards...
I have so much to give thanks to God for this year - the first thing on my mind is definitely the wonderful girl whom God has provided for me as my fiancee, my dearest Sue. These eight months together have been eight of the most enjoyable months in my life. Yes, of course our relationship has had its ups and downs, but I'm most thankful to God for providing someone who understands me and loves me for who I am - and that in loving me, she always seeks my interests above hers. I know I try to do the same for her - not always easy, but what I'm certain is that when we choose to consider each other above ourselves, that's when we build a relationship that lasts. More so when ultimately we consider God above ourselves...
I'm also thankful for my family. Although things have not always been a bed of roses, but I know that when push comes to shove, they'll be there for me. It's a very unusual relationship I have with the different sets of family members, but am very thankful that all of these relationships are built on love - the love that we have for each other.
Youth ministry. I know this is my calling in life - can almost see myself here even when I turn 50, but I know that when God directs you towards your calling, it doesn't matter how, what or where, but that you'll always be filled with an inner joy that can only come from Him.
My job - can almost say that there's no other place I rather be... I'm not sure what the future holds, but I know that I'm meant to be here this season - that's all that matters :)
Thank you God for everything :)
 | God bless you on your 30th birthday, brother~
May you have more joys and tears to give back unto God in the coming years |
 | WELcome to the 3rd decade club :-) may u have many more yrs of blessings. God bless ! ! |
 | Happy birthday, brother Mark :) You are blessed that 'the boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places' :) |
 | Happy B'day bro!! Long time no see.. hehe. May u have blessed many years ahead of u! :D |
 | Thank you all for the birthday wishes and blessings :) Appreciate them lots :) Feel very well loved :) |
 | I know this is a late greeting, but happy birthday too, Dear :) may we have many more years of laughter and tears and "arguing" over who gets to put the other's interests first! Haha. ;-) |
 | Haha... enuf of auguments. Action! Action!! |
 | Haha you and Sue are sooo sweet! Cannot take it!! :) Thank God for His blessings in your life!
Happy birthday to you and thanks for taking time to come to our girl's party on your birthday! |
 | Blessed 30th Birthday, Mark. You're blessed amongst men. ;-) |
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I know this is a late greeting, but happy birthday too, Dear :) may we have many more years of laughter and tears and "arguing" over who gets to put the other's interests first! Haha. ;-) 