Created to Celebrate

Our family recently had the opportunity to help organize and enjoy one of the most fun celebrations ever — a huge birthday party. Our friend, Tim, has been battling cancer for 2 years and why wait…instead, just celebrate.

opTIMism — We were definitely optimistic that the cake would be a “loaves and fishes situation” and it wasn’t. The early bird gets the cake!

The balloons, burgers and cake are nice, sure. Yet, how about getting to talk to 500 of your favorite friends in one night??!? The money we raised with free-will donation buckets and a short auction is good, but how much better is knowing that people love you and support you from near and far??!? Multiple people approached me after the event and said we should have an opportunity to build up a community member like this once a month, or at least quarterly.

So, why not? Don’t wait until a friend has cancer. Don’t wait until your life will be less hectic and the weather looks to be perfect. God promised us that this life would be full of problems (John 16:33) but he also wants us to rejoice in our days (Psalm 118:24). I encourage you to think of someone you want to celebrate, text a few friends to help plan a get-together, and don’t wait. Just celebrate!