58th Birthday

We had a small family celebration tonight for my 58th birthday. Rachel is out of town in Midland, MI and missing.

Pictures:

Brother (Roger) and his wife (Kathy)

Roger and me. (Mother got me geode bookends)

Kathee and me (235 lbs)

Roger w his USMC beer stein

Roger w old fedora of mine

Birthday thoughts:

1. Wow I can't believe I am 58!
   
2. If God enables me, and I am able, I hope to work until I am 66
   
3. For some unknown reason (but I am not complaining!), my back pain disappeared this week (after I think 3 months or more!). How long it will be gone? Don't know, but I am thankful today!
   
4. Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days,That we may gain a heart of wisdom". Every day is a gift. Every day I must endeavor to live for my Savior.
   
5. Birthday presents: geode bookends (more properly nodules!); classical game of "Risk"; The Ultimate Film Noir Collection
   
6. Dinner: brats w sauerkraut, baked beans, red potato salad. Dessert: Ben and Jerry's ice cream.