Today is the day. Happy Birthday to me! 50. Yes that is right, 50 years old, can you believe it?
I have thought about this day for about 6 months. Worry, fear, disappointment, resignation. What are you going to do about it anyway? My son was dogging me a month ago about how old 50 was. I told him, "son, I have a number of friends who never got to see the age of 50. I hope you get to be 50 someday." That was enough perspective for him.
Today, I wake with joy. I am glad to be here, even if I am 50 now. The nifty fifties group from our church threw me a great surprise party on Tuesday. My sneaky wife was an accomplice.
It looks like the 50's will be good for me. In the last few years I have become so much more grateful, so much more thankful, so much more appreciative of life and all of its goodness. Having a near death experience may have helped with that, but I have talked to several folks who tell me that you just appreciate things more as you grow older.
Eye problems, joint problems, fat problems, balding head, I welcome you all, at least now I have a good excuse.
Whatever age you find yourself to be today, be sure to thank God for the gift of life. My mom died at 62. I am glad to be 50. I am glad for today. I am glad for each of you.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
2 comments:
Happy birthday Pastor! My husband Jeff would tell you that 50 is not so bad. Celebrate being 50 years young, as you age toward perfection in Christ Jesus.
It's a great place to be.
Deb Spaulding
happy birthday, Jeff
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