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Making the Most. . . {my 27th birthday post}


I absolutely had to get this out!

It's kind of crazy to think that I just turned 27 on September 30th!

As always, I felt blessed to see another birthday but this year, I felt even more emotional than I usually can be smh. I truly was overwhelmed by love and acts of kindness from friends, family members, coworkers. . . even strangers!

Anyway, one of the most profound moments took place during a conversation with my godmother. I was shocked because after texting me that morning, she surprised me with a phone call- soon after the school day ended (I'm an administrative assistant for an independent high school). When she explained why she called, I was literally left in tears!

She told me that she was grateful to be able to call and speak to me {especially on my birthday} because she'd recently buried a young cousin. She then described her deceased relative and it sounded as though we lived identical lives!

Her father was a pastor. She was extremely involved in the church- she sang and helped with different events and programs. She worked as an administrative assistant for a school in South Carolina. . . but the kicker for me was the fact that she'd recently turned 27. However, she had been diagnosed with cancer and before it could be treated, it took her life.

That had me floored! I've said for years that since I wasn't even expected to survive my mother's pregnancy, I really want(ed) to show God my gratitude for the life that I have!

I want to live in a way that is pleasing to Him! Not only that but I want to encourage others to do the same- to get to know Him personally and just be a source of positivity and love in this world.

In other words. . . I want to make the most of the life that God's blessed me with!

Every year-> every day, I'm learning and growing. I want to remain teachable and available so that I can be all that He has created me to be.

I know that I'm here for a reason! I have work to do! And I'm sure that you do too! So I hope you'll join me in this journey of seeking all that God has in store for us! It won't be easy but if we trust Him, we'll see that there's nothing we can't do! We can allow Him to make something beautiful out of our lives!

Some quick tips:
*Fight Fear. . . Don't feed into it but replace it with faith!
*Surround Yourself with People who will encourage you and hold you accountable!
*Write Down Your Goals!
*Pay Attention/ Be Mindful of Distractions (people and habits or things) and get rid of them!
*Constantly Check Your Motives! (Make sure your heart is pure)
*Never Settle!

Here's to Making the Most. . .
FREE YOUR DREAMS!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Good morning, Kara. Thank you for writing this post and for being a source of light and positivity in the world. We all need these reminders you have shared here. It doesn't really matter what age a person may be in order to know and understand certain truths. You, at age 27, have a great deal of wisdom to share. I'm glad you share it with us (and me).
    Your friend (and co-worker),
    -Katie

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    1. Kara L. FrisonOctober 9, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      Aww- thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the fact you read this... and your feedback! You already know that I'm grateful to work with you and even more grateful to be able to call you my friend. :-)

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