Happy 65th Birthday!!

My parents, Leonard and Jane, who do not even own a computer and REFUSE to buy one are officially in the internet. I have decided to not tell them for fear they will disown me from the family.

We celebrated Dad's 65th birthday in February. God has been merciful and kind to all of us when we realize we have had 35 years plus with him. I am thankful most that my children have a wonderful relationship with their "Pap." They spent the week with my children 24/7 while we were in Maui. The stories we came back to were quite funny. You never know what will come out of their mouths. They got to run carpools, do homework, 6am wake-up calls from the kids, baseball and gymnastic practices, etc. They did it all ... well, memaw did most and dad golfed that week. But I think he did help some :o) Anyway, my point? I am thankful that my parents are still here and even at times when we all may not see eye to eye, we have fun times. I remind myself often lately, "we are all getting older." While that reality is also around the corner, I believe God is busy restoring relationships to their rightful places. We are running out of time when it comes to building relationships that are real. I think that is what we all want in the end, right? Be real .. be vulnerable .. be willing to get hurt. I find that scarey. Do you?