I suppose all birthdays are big occasions. The day we were given life and commenced on our journey to make a difference.
It is when we are getting older that these birthdays become even more special.
While celebrating the gift of life I am becoming more aware of other things – I still don’t need glasses, my hearing test last week said I was okay for a while longer without a hearing-aid.
Other things that I am most grateful for are: I can walk under my own steam, that I still have my memory and I am not in a nursing home.
I know retirement sounds nice but at least I am still capable of working in a parish.
I thank the Lord for these blessings and realise that – yes, if you have your health you have everything.
Fr Michael
