thirty six

sometimes i still can't believe i've been on this planet for more than thirty years, thirty six today.  its been one wild ride so far - rough and smooth roads filled with ups and downs.  in hindsight, those are the things that made life richer, more exciting and other times sweeter.  despite the passing of the years, i am quite thankful to be alive.

life is good.  i have been blessed beyond belief that saying thank you everyday seems never enough.  i have people i can call "friends" who i love dearly like family and who i know i can call on anytime and who will tell me straight up the things i wouldn't want to hear.  real friends are hard to come by but i surprisingly have plenty.

i have a career.  with people who are a joy to work with.  a job that pays the bills.  a job that affords me a comfortable life.  God has been gracious.

i have a family, though far from perfect, i can call my own.  i have a nephew, who greeted me "happy father's day", who showers me with kisses and hugs for no reason at all.  who answers "that you love me" whenever i ask him "i'm going to tell you something.  do you know what it is?"  priceless moments that make all the hard work meaningful.

thirty six years.  that's enough reason to celebrate.