Today is my birthday!!! Wow! #71. Where the hell did the time go? When I look back at my life, I have to ask myself that question. It seems like only yesterday that I was handed my high school diploma and began my "adult" life.
My life has had many bumps and curves and even some slow and "danger" signs along the way, but never has it had a "stop" sign. Maybe if it had, my life would have been a bit different. Who knows? And at this late date, who cares?
As I reminisce, I realize that I had the chance to have the one great love of my life. We shared 38+ great years together. Even though our life together was cut short way too soon, I wouldn't change one thing about our time together. I have two wonderful children and 4 (going on 5) grandchildren, all who help keep me young and centered. I have great friends who make my life more interesting and fun. I was lucky enough to come from a home with two parents who not only loved each other, but loved me to the moon and back. I have an older brother who accepts me, warts and all, and has been the best teacher, especially in the area of "do it, just don't get caught by Mom."
My life is full. What more can a fella ask? So, if it's okay with all of you, I am going to lift a glass of wine and toast myself. And hope for many more years to celebrate this great life I have been given!
Until next time,
Peace,
JE
Happy birthday. Here's to another great year.
ReplyDeleteThank you, AC. I told my kids that, to quote a C&W song, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was." LOL! That brought the conversation to a whole new level!
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