Birthdays

What is it about birthdays that make us take stock of our lives. Birthdays and the beginning of a new year has this effect on me every year. I have to tell you that I feel like the most blessed man on God's green earth as I look at turning another year older tomorrow, the 3rd. I have a great life. I am married to the best woman you could hope for. She's kind, loving, smart, just a little mischievous, and beautiful. I have a job that provides well for us and I like the work. I have a safe, warm house, a fun car to drive, and, well...you get the picture.

I just thank God for it all, because it hasn't all been roses, this life. Nope. And, truthfully, it's not all roses now, but with God's help I am learning more every day about seeing His hand at work and taking joy in everything. I am learning the truth of James admonition to "count it all joy, my brothers, when you suffer trials." Getting older and the bones ache a little more, it takes longer to recover from vigorous activity, but you know. I wouldn't anybody anything.

God is so good. And, by the way...I'm turning 48. Yeah.