“A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.”
Author Unknown
Today is my 48th birthday. And as the years roll by each one becomes a time for reflection. Birthdays are times to connect with those you love, celebrate all the amazing blessings in your life and a moment to pause and think about what happened last year and where you are heading next.
When I look at the past year, I see a whirlwind of events; celebrations, football games, holidays, school events, college applications and acceptance letters, proms and graduations. Oh, and my full-time job running a non-profit. More than anything, I see blessings of time spent with people I love.
So as I begin to think about what this next year will bring, with the nest a little emptier, I can only hope for a renewed sense of purpose, clarity and gratitude. Age is simply a number but the greatest gift one can give the world is a life well lived.
That is exactly what I intend to keep doing.
Charity Matters.
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