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Turning 60 : Reflections on a New Season

  Turning 60: Reflections on a New Season I was having lunch with a friend yesterday and found myself talking about my 60th birthday. I’m not usually one to make a big deal about birthdays—but as I approached this milestone, I found myself reflecting a little more deeply. Sixty feels… different. Special, even. One birthday message on Facebook welcomed me to the “Senior Club.” Apparently, turning 60 bumps you into a whole new age bracket. What does that mean? Well, for starters, higher insurance premiums—got that notice earlier this year! But beyond the paperwork, it feels like a shift. This is the beginning of a new season. Some call it the “final” season of life—but I’ve decided to see it as a privileged one. Because now, at 60, I’m the youngest in this new demographic! There are perks too—senior discounts at movie theaters, restaurants, parks, museums. Priority seating on trains and planes. It took me six decades to earn these privileges, and I’ll gladly accept them! Looking...

Birthday, Ministry and Band

Last weekend was a busy one for us, coming to think of it, every weekend is busy for us! Vickie's band had a concert on Friday evening, Saturday, we took Tony out to his favorite restaurant to celebrate his birthday and on Sunday, I ministered in Family Banquet of one of our Kenya AG churches. The girls and I got Tony this pretty card and a pop up Titanic book. Tony is a Titanic fan - he is fascinated by the Titanic story and had even preached sermons using the Titanic! I will have to do a separate post on that book. This card wishes him almost everything he could possibly want!! Although the card wished him "Peace" the girls joked that the card is lacking one special thing that Daddy might enjoy "Peace AND Quiet"!! There's not much QUIET in our busy household!! These other cards came from friends. These two are locally made cards. This one uses African fabric. And this one is made with wire, beads and recycled paper. Creative huh? Can you see Vickie in th...