Milestones

When we are younger, we look forward to the magic age of 13.  Then to 16.  Then to 18.  Then to 21.

Then we start dreading the next group of milestones....30, 40, 50....

It makes me remember a moment in college when a beautiful friend of mine went into a MAJOR slump after 21 because "there was nothing to look forward to anymore."  Funny to think back on this now as her life is filled with blessings at 39.  Sometimes at 22 it's hard to see all that will all be possible.

Today is my Dad's birthday.  I called him this morning to wish him a happy day, and we joked about the "later life" milestones of 55 (when you can get 10% off at IGA on Tuesdays), 62 when you can get Social Security (well, at least he can), and now 65 when he's "officially old now" (his words, not mine.)  I told him that the next biggie he'll have to look forward to is 100.  Which made him laugh...but you never know...after all, even at 65 it can be hard to see what's possible.

So, happy birthday, Dad.  Happy day to everyone, because no matter what, even if it's not your birthday, each day is special and a potential turning point in it's own right.  In the words of another great friend, "Take it.  Claim it.  Make it your own." 

And enjoy!