16 ~ 61 it’s an easy mistake??? I’ve been wool-gathering a little bit as many of my close friends were also summer babies, and we got to agonizingly wait and watch the summer of 1976 for our turn to feel freedom behind the wheel.
All summer long, a different face would appear driving one of our parent’s vehicles, a farm vehicle, or the boys who had been saving forever, and we’re finally driving their cars.
Windows we’re down and blaring from an 8-track could be heard: Boston, Elton John, Ronnie Milsap, Dr. Hook, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy, The Bellamy Brothers, Chicago, Captain and Tenille, Mickey Gilley, and The Steve Miller Band. But, the one song I remember most was S*A*T*U*R*D*A*Y Nights by The Bay City Rollers…memories!
My childhood school friends all turned 61 this year, and like 45 years ago, I stood, watched, and waited for my turn. There are a couple still waiting and one very dear friend who left me way too early.
As I reflect on these friends, our memories, our years past, and those yet to travel, throughout all the good and the bad, the happy and the sad one thing always stands out and that is no matter where I was in my life or walk with the Lord…the good or the bad! He never left me and was always by my side!
As I age and my blonde hair has turned gray! My oldest grandchildren are on the doorstep of the freedom of driving I am thankful. I am grateful for my family, my health, my many friends and loved ones. But most of all, I am thankful for my relationship with our God in Heaven and that I know one day I will join him and those who have gone before me.
Dear Lord, I bow before you humble. I am blessed beyond what I deserve and I am most grateful. You have put good in my life, you are my life. I offer a prayer this morning for those who may not know you Jesus. It’s simple really, Lord Jesus, I come before you a sinner. I ask that you come into my heart and become my Lord and Savior! I wish to walk in the knowledge that when I one day pass from this earth, I will pass directly to you. I believe you came to earth, died on the cross for my sins, and by accepting you, I receive eternal life. I accept! In your name Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen 🙏
I hope you have a blessed day! I get to go to my favorite fish house for dinner this evening! Thank you for sharing your time with me today! 🎂🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 