I’ve never been good at celebrating myself. I’m not sure why, really, but birthdays have always been… Awkward. Why is that? Even when it wasn’t about my age, I never liked the attention that a birthday brings. While I should be thankful for another year–another day to be alive, I focus instead on the awkwardness…
I have to be honest. I don’t remember most of my birthdays. I’ve never been a fan of too much attention, so I like to keep it simple. A nice meal (that I don’t have to cook or clean up), and my family surrounding me. It’s quite a confession coming from a mom and nana…
Mrs. Turnipseed was in her 80’s when she approached my pastor-husband and exclaimed with great exuberance, “Pastor, I’m so excited! I’ve found a new ministry!” Can you picture that in your mind? How many seniors are even looking for new opportunities to serve? What a testimony to younger generations. On a day that I typically just…
