Today I am 67 years old.
I caught up with Betty again. Her birthday is in early May and on all of our important documents - our marriage license and the birth certificates for both our boys - she's shown as one year older than me because we were married and they were born during that three month period between our birthdays. You gotta love these older women.
67. Sixty-seven. It's a strange number of years. It just seems odd.
With the exception of Betty's younger brother Jim, my sister and her brother and sister are all 70 or older. And they all look pretty good. We're even talking about the things we want to do by the time we turn 70. At one time in my life 70 sounded so old, but that's no longer the case. I guess it's all a matter of perspective.
Not to sound morbid, but I figure at most I have 16 or so more years on this earth. All of the men in my family died in their early 80's. Knowing that actually gives life a more delicious meaning to every single day.
The Bible says my days are numbered and only God knows that number. Each day is precious and I want to savor every single day he has left for me.
Yesterday was one of those days to savor. We had a great session with the horses yesterday morning. Sugar did well and, more importantly, Betty had her best day with Morgunn. They worked well together. She's making good progress with him. As with most marriages, when she's happy I'm happy.
So, happy birthday me. You/I don't look 67. You/I don't look a day over 66. You/I look pretty good for your/my age.
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5 comments:
67 IS odd..
I look at my age as being a 13 year old in the second half of life..that way I keep my self from limiting what I might have yet to do..
You have done amazing things so far and I am sure many are left-especially when motivated by older women!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday, Dan. I LOVE this post. :)
Yes, only God knows the number ... but, I would remind you only God knows the number He has for you HERE and then there is eternity, which we can barely get our minds around. Enjoy this, the beginning of your 68th year, full of love and grandchildren, horses, travel and a sprinkling of some quiet days.
Amen and Happy Belated Birthday.
Btw: we met Hikers in their 60's and 70's, they often out walked us. Lol
But I'm sure you're healthier than those other men. YOu have many more years ahead--I can feel it in my aching bones. :)
I'm so glad you had a good birthday and even happier you were born! Love you.
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