Don't get up, I will find my way out: Last Day

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Last Day

Today is the last day that I can say I am in my 40's. Tomorrow I officially cross over into the second half-century of my life (got a membership application to AARP in the mail last week - I tossed it). As I look back, I am content. I made a lot of mistakes (some horrific) but I can also see the hand of God in my life over and over. I have a wonderful wife and 8 marvelous children (plus a son-in-law, a S/O and a grandson).

Speaking of my wonderful wife, next week also marks the 9 year anniversary of our marriage. Again, I am content. For all the trials that we have been through, I can honestly say that I love my wife more today than when we got married. I am looking forward to growing old together.

blessings on your day

3 comments:

Karen said...: Happy Birthday!; Thu Jun 05, 04:38:00 AM PDT
LL said...: Happy Birthday!!; Thu Jun 05, 05:31:00 AM PDT
The Wizard said...: Thank you both very much :); Thu Jun 05, 08:49:00 AM PDT

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Gratitude

As I wend my way through the fields, fens and forests of life, I find myself changing - oh not in large obvious ways for the most part, but in gentle, subtle ways (well sometimes large, obvious and PAINFUL ways). I take with me a little bit of every place I have been. Of all the influences in my life, by far the greatest is my Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ. His grace and mercy are the reason I am still breathing and "wending." From Him, I endeavor to take the most "bits" and apply the most change.

Of great importance in my life is my beautiful wife, Emma. She is truly the love of my life and my dearest treasure. She too has displayed enormous grace and mercy in our relationship. Without her at my side I would drift aimlessly indeed. She carries my love and my pride with her wherever she goes.