Memorable Month

In my life, May is typically a month of happenings: my daughter's birthday, Mother's Day, a trip to visit my son in Illinois, openning fishing.

This year May was additionally memorable to me because I turned 60 years old. It's not becoming 60 that was such a big deal, it was what happened...
My sister-in-law hosted a surpirse party for me. As if that wasn't enough, my son and daughter planned a surprise party for me, as well. Both parties I will remember (as long as I have a memory) fondly because the people I love went out of their way to express their love for me.

I realize that this statement sounds as if vanity is my greatest asset...it is not. These parties, on the other hand, reminded me that perhaps I have been capable of sharing my love with my friends and family. Does this make sense?

You see, I tend to be a kidder and a tease. I might even substitute sarcasm for humor (Who once said, "Sarcasism is the lowest form of wit"?). Ocassionally I wonder if these loved ones have been offended by my antics...perhaps humor at their expense. It appears to me that, just maybe, they see through me and know that they are some of my reasons for living and loving.

This May was a Happy Birthday month.

Conveyance Doctor

60 Years Isn't That Long

This has been an interesting week. My daughter's birthday and 14th wedding anniversary. The President broke 3 campaign promises. My wife returned from a 10 day trip to CA (visiting Kid and Grandkids). I drove the golf ball extremely well. I turned 60 years old.

Did I mention my 60th birthday was this week? (Hope I am not suffering short term memory loss at my young age!) This one event turned out the most interesting happenings of the week, for sure. Gratefully, I heard from our Kids and Grandkids. Two old friends called (Dick K and Rob G) which was an enormous surprise. My siblings called. My best friend Dennis and his wife called (and we dined together). My in-laws called. The Office made a big deal about my youth. My father died about 39 years ago and my mother still lives in the home of my youth.

Presents? You bet. Nothing needed or expected but they came from my wife, my grand daughters (home made) and my best friend and his wife Sandy. Cards? I got more than I deserve.

This week I am officially "old." I feel like I am still about 35, I look my age but try not to act my age. I don't think of myself as a 60-year-old guy, perhaps others notice changes in me due to age. Since I can remember important events (dates leading to wedding date, Kid's & Grandkid's births, military, business, grace-filled close calls, etc.) as if they happened a few months ago perhaps 60 years is not a long time.

Thankfully I have forgotten most of the events that might make me a bitter old man. I least I hope so, I can't remember.
Conveyance Doctor