Getting Ready to Light 98 Candles

Nov 24, 2019, 8:48 PM

Early on the morning of Nov. 25, 1921, the stork alit on the roof of a house in a small town in North Florida and that's when I made my grand appearance on this wonderful earth, Several years later my Mother told me I was so awe struck when I arrived I did not speak a word until I was several months old but that I soon made up for the lost time. Heck, I didn't walk until I was about 10 months old.

35,794 days !!!! And I've never had a bad day in my life but must confess some were not as good as the others. Just imagine, if I averaged eight hours of sleep each night over that span of 98 years, that means I spent almost 33 years sleeping. Seems like a lot of wasted time there.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge during my lifetime. I have millions of fond memories that can never be erased from my memory bank. Unfortunately, their are some I wish I could erase. The places I have been, the things I have seen, the people who have touched my life, the joys and sorrows I have experienced are among the many things that have shaped my life. Over time, I have come to appreciate those things we too often take for granted.

Every night I thank God for another wonderful day even though I don't feel worthy of his blessings. And every morning I thank God for bringing me safely through the night and for the opportunity to get out of bed. Every day is a gift, it's as if Christmas is occurring every day of the year.

I am blessed by having relatively good health but not to the extent I plan to run marathons or climb high mountains. I am finally having to admit I have to change my lifestyle to conform to the fact my body is not the same as it was during my younger days. I still drive but recently decided to confine my driving to the daylight hours.

Never in my fondest dreams did I imagine reaching this age. I have no secret formula I can share with you but I do believe laughter is important and good for the soul. Learning to love and to share that love freely will add joy to your life and to those who receive that love. Hate is a cancer that dwells in the heart of the hater and not in the one to whom the hate is directed.

Well, I had best close this epistle and get some much needed rest. Blowing out 98 candles sounds like an all day job for me. And if one of my best buddies was still living I know just what he would say, "not to worry, you have plenty of hot air to do the job".

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