63

Well, today I have reached the beginning of my 63rd year, reflecting of how blessed I have been.
It was the year of my 57th on this Earth when my heart screamed for attention. A major artery was 100% blocked and the pain was very intense, the doctors thought death was eminent, but God decided otherwise. The thought which came to my mind at that time was, of course, my father died at age 57 from a heart attack, we were told. Have I repeated that course? Oh it was for sure a different habit that brought about his end here, but nevertheless, an end at 57. Here I was 57 and staring eternity right in the face, not that I do not want to meet my Lord face to face, but I prayed that he would allow me to stay, because my wonderful wife was not ready to be alone. God was so gracious to her, at that moment all was well. Oh sure the doctors still have to clear the artery, but I was allowed to stay, and today it is 63, six years, with so much change, leaving the stress of my pool business behind, and moving to Ohio to live a far more relaxed life. The song in my heart sings "Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me, bless his Holy name"