My middle child, Bryce, turned 13 on Saturday. That is Billy Ocean to the right (Bryce is to the left - :-)). Billy Ocean is 61. So why both pictures?
Friday Bryce informed me that was the last day of his childhood and the next day he would be a full-blown teenager. I remember his age a little bit - even though it has been a few years back. The excitement of a child as they know they are growing older is usually always prevalent. I am not sure the age that most adults decide they have had enough of getting older, but it is usually always prevalent as well.
Friday evening, Trish and I went to a concert to see Billy Ocean. Billy is 61 and I can tell he is having the time of his life. He was full of energy, still singing some great songs and still had his groove on.
This weekend it dawned on me... at some point in adulthood, many adults stop living. We get sucked into a negative world, get lazy and comfortable, and become content in doing less. I hope when I am 61, which is much closer than it has ever been, that I am full of life... laughing and enjoying all that life and God have to offer.
It is somewhat of an oxymoron; yet I think sometimes I need to slow down and see all that is good in life so I can be fully involved in life as it happens. We are a blessed people and our actions should show our gratitude to God.
Happy Birthday Bryce and thank you for the reminder that it is good to keep getting older because life keeps getting better. Bring on 44!
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