To quote my very cool mother-in-law, I don’t so much mind getting older. It beats the alternative. She was a very special woman, who passed much too soon. She knew how to appreciate life. I am glad that I was able learn that from her. I am even more glad that my wife is so much like her mother in that respect.
This morning I am not so glad that I scheduled a 7:30 AM conference call. Understand that I have conference calls this early, or earlier, on a regular basis. What is unusual about today is that I did something last night that I fortunately do NOT do on a regular basis. But oh man, did I have a good time.
I’ll start by saying that today I celebrate a birthday. I am 46 years young. And I feel every bit of it. Last night my brother Bill took me (and my good friends Nick and Dub) to see Joe Bonamassa perform at the Midland Theater. For those of you that don’t know, Bonamassa is a blues guitarist extraordinaire. Bill picked up some front row tix for the event. Peggy chartered a limo. The concert was fantastic. Afterwards I introduced the group to the Power and Light District. It was night not soon forgotten.
I am especially thankful for Bill. He’s always been a great brother, but in the last two years we have become very close. Like two brothers should be. I am blessed in so many ways, and my brothers are one (make that two) of the ways.
I’m also thankful for the blessing of so many friends. Waking up this morning, I was greeted with birthday wishes from over 50 Facebook friends. And this before 8 AM. I am truly touched.
As I contemplate getting older, I’m appreciative of so many things. I have the best wife in the world. I am blessed with two fantastic, loving and talented daughters. I still have my mom around, and despite living 6 hours away, she is very much a part of our lives. I am blessed with family (immediate, in-laws, and out-laws) that make me feel loved and respected. I don’t think that I could ask for better life. Life is good.
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