February 15, 2023

Linda and I have often spoken to each other about the overabundance of blessings we’ve experienced, so much so that we have bordered on feeling guilty over them, knowing that so many others haven’t received such an overflow. I had a doctor’s appointment Monday to try to track down what seem to be some minor, yet troubling issues, all on my left side. During the pre-examination when the nurse takes blood pressure and pulse and asks about medical history, she was quite surprised when I told her that at 73, I take no medications. Linda and I work out regularly, and are grateful for the good health we enjoy. Too many are not as fortunate.

The even greater blessing comes through our family. We will be celebrating Linda’s 75th birthday Sunday afternoon, and knowing that not all the grandkids can join us, we drove up to Churchville today and took Alex and Abi out to dinner. We sat for two hours, talking and laughing, filling our emotional tanks with the love we shared as we ate. Since it was almost closing time, we finally got up and drove to Abi’s home, where we laughed and talked till it was time for bed. 

Remember the old Mastercard commercial where they listed the price of various items, then had a short video of a family enjoying time together? The words accompanying this last scene was “priceless.” That’s what we experienced today, for which we are so deeply thankful.