Today is my 68th birthday. And while I am not feeling old, birthdays for me are always a time of reflection and anticipation. Reflection on the past year or years and where I have been and what I have done. And anticipation of what is ahead and a little bit of goal setting.
We had a great afternoon and evening yesterday celebrating with the family. Hubby made some awesome grilled ribs; the kids all brought side dishes and my son in law Jeff made my favorite pies for dessert - pecan and key lime. Everything was so delicious. Unfortunately, I don't think anybody took any pictures!
But today is my actual birthday. The last year was a good one. It was the first year of my retirement, of not having to get up and go to work each day. A time of resting, reading, card crafting, taking care of the house, and enjoying life without the stress and pressures of a job. As I look ahead, I wonder what the coming year will bring. Some days I feel that 68 is old as I am aware of the aches and pains that come with aging; at other times I feel 68 is still young and I have plenty of life to tackle ahead of me. I struggle with knowing what God wants for me in the remaining years that He gives me. I continue to look for opportunities to serve Him in whatever way He wants me to.
For now, I am content to wait on God's timing. So Happy Birthday to me. I will enjoy my day.
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