Reminiscing

 I think I'm finally growing "sentimental."  Usually I'm not...however, due to a bad case of sciatica among other things I'm feeling my age???  I know none of you ever feel this, right?

I have a few more thoughts this year about MY birthday.  I really had the blues when I turned "40" but that may seem like a blurp on the window of time compared to the next birthday I hope I'll get to experience this year!  It's a BIG one.

I'm not trying to fill any of you young minds with fear about the future, nor am I comparing myself to some of the most amazing people I know who have out-distanced me in the 'race of life.'  It's just that I'm pumping myself up for this transition.

The above photo was taken when I was 16 years old!  Can you pick me out of the crowd?  Yes, I probably have changed quite a bit since then.  I was honored to get to compete in the Jr. Miss KY contest.  I didn't win, but I came in 4th in the competition.  Not bad for someone who had 'no' talent.  I had to come up with something quick!  That meant I did a humorous monologue about 'getting engaged.'  It was 'funny' in spite of my lack of talent in the world of drama.

Well, that's me looking back...but beauty is HOPEFULLY deeper than skin deep and since I am looking forward to Heaven in the bigger scheme of things...I would hope that I can pass on by September 3rd...with confidence in what the Bible says (and I might add, what my husband frequently quotes)..."May my latter days be greater than the former days!" 
I have surely had a blessed life overall and have I NO REASON to complain.  God has been ever so good to me and I hope He has been for any of you taking time from busy life to read my "thoughts."

God bless each of you and bring you a "double portion" in your future! 
P.S.  It's fine if you want to 'forget' my birthday!