At one point in my life, at the wise age of 21 (hah), I swore off marriage and family. I was having so much fun, being in the Navy, traveling, writing, getting into broadcast journalism. I felt content. This "wisdom" lasted until I was about 27 when I began to change my mind and started thinking about the next phase of my life. Fortunately at the age of 29, I met Bill Pedene. We were married and years later we were blessed with two children.
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| Paula and Steven at the Navy Lodge in San Diego |
On April 30, 1995 our second son Steven Pedene was born. As a child his light blond hair shone bright like his personality, ambition, and smile. He was gregarious from the get go. Today marks his 19th birthday so I sit here reflecting back on the life we've had together thus far. There's been so much--first words, first steps, first hugs and kisses, first birthdays, first grade, field trips, plays, musicals, tournaments, and more. All of these have made an impact on my life and the majority of them have been for the better.
So today I'm thankful that the "wisdom" of my youth was changed by someone far wiser than me (thank you Lord!) because this day my life is much fuller and better because I'm a mom.
Happy Birthday Steven, I wish you a year full of joy, happiness, faith filled inspiration and much success. Love you! Mom.
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