Old…

I’m old.

Yes, it’s my birthday today.  I’m 38. 

I don’t feel old though.  Well, I feel older than I did, say 10 years ago, but honestly I’m feeling the best I’ve felt in years.  I still have my aches and pains, but I have a bunch more energy, flexibility and better health.

More importantly, I’m happy.  I’ve got it good.  I look at all the great things in my life and I have to just thank God for where he’s put me.

• Faith: I have a great faith and look forward to teaching my children and bringing them up in the ways of the Lord. 
• Wife:  Beautiful, loving, best friend, great mom, true companion.
• Kids: Trouble makers… but funny, smart, active and healthy.  And they really love me, Kathie and each other.  I can’t wait to meet Barney!
• Parents: My parents are smart, loving and great examples to me as parents.  And the kids LOVE grandma and grandpa… probably because they get away with more when they’re here, but that’s what they’re supposed to do.
• Brothers: We definitely have a varied set of personalities and skill sets between my brothers and their wives.  My family is really blessed to have each other and I’m excited about new nieces and nephews bringing us even closer together.
• Job: Good job that I enjoy.  In this economy I’d be happy just having a job, but I do enjoy mine and look forward to the challenges it gives me.
• House:  We’ve got a house I love (for now.)  It’s not worth as much as when we bought it, but it’s our home and I love it.
• Car: If my wife could stop running into things, that’d be great, but we’re lucky to have cars that work :)
• Fun: I love playing hockey and getting in better shape has made that even more fun.  I’d like to get out and golf more too, but that’s just a low priority compared to everything else going on in our lives.  I do look forward to getting Braden involved in some of the things I love more.
• Health:  What can I say?  I’m old, but feeling good about my health.  I’d like to drop another 20 lbs, but I’m not obsessed about it either.  I’m looking forward to the extra energy I have for this summer!

I could probably go on and on with more blessings I have in my life, but unfortunately I’m not overly blessed with time!  I just want to thank all the people in my life for helping bless my every day.