LIFE IS GOOD

Some reflections from this morning on being 58 years and 1 day old:

On some future birthday, I will think that 58 is young. 

I will say, "I remember when I turned 58. I started the day with 170 push-ups and then walked 4 miles in under an hour. And I weighed in at 198.6 pounds - not too bad for someone who is 6'3."

The number on the scale today reminded me that I graduated in 1986 and that this coming summer - if someone gets it planned - I will be attending my 40th high school reunion.

I would like to go to that reunion just to testify that my life has only gotten better and better since those high school days. 

God is good.

My marriage is better than ever. My kids are making me prouder with each passing day. 

Spiritually, I am more alive than ever and have a growing clarity about matters of faith and God's will. The Bible is more fascinating to me than ever.

Physically, I have no major complaints. There's not a single prescription drug in my medicine cabinet. 

When it comes to work, I am generally content. And if I there is any dissatisfaction, it is the useful type, pushing me to seek ways of gaining greater fulfillment in what I am currently doing. 

So, life is GOOD.

All things considered, I give my 50s two thumbs up thus far. 

P.S. Look - I even still have HAIR. I am blessed.