Well time keeps adding years and today was no exception as my 56th birthday is nearly over. Part of the day was spent with my good friend Allyn fishing and then he joined two couples from church for dinner at our house (not planned for my birthday but the date fell on the same day so we kind of called it a birthday party). Now normally I wouldn’t be writing about my birthday here but this one is particularly significant in that my dad and his dad never saw their 57th. They both succumbed to the ravages of colon cancer and left this life and their families behind. Having arrived at this age I now can see how “young” they really were and both passings are vivid memories. Of course we should all know we can’t guarantee our next breath no matter what, but yes I’ve had several snoopy snoops and twice potentially pre-cancerous growths have been removed – which had they remained could have easily been cancer by now. (So don’t put it off.) Reading and reflecting on Psalm 95 this morning reminded me that the Lord is our Maker and we must all kneel to His plan – at 56 or any other age. I have a feeling though that I will live each day from now on with a sense of extended time, and hopefully also with increasing gratitude for each one granted.
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I feel so blessed to still have my dad around. God is good and your family is happy to still have you! Here’s to many more years of recording for you 🙂