Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Birthday Lessons...
Just before the holidays we had a party for Marsha's Dad who was turning eighty. Right after the holidays we had a party for our grandson Jake who was turning two. So here is what I have learned from those two parties.
... life is fun. Enjoy people who enjoy life. Have fun. Laugh lots. Friends are special.
... It's really about people, not presents. One has about everything they need and it's hard to get him presents. He just wanted friends and family there. The other loves to open presents, but is happiest playing with friends and family.
... Be careful around people who sometimes have trouble walking and may be a little unsteady on their feet. Lots of those at both parties.
... Who doesn't like cake and ice cream?
... Enjoy each day. One party had lots of people who cherished the moment because they are not sure how many more they have. The other party had lots of people who cherished the moment because they have no idea about the future.
... Everybody likes to be loved and recognized.
... And at both parties I marveled at how good God is.
So what do you learn from birthday parties?
... life is fun. Enjoy people who enjoy life. Have fun. Laugh lots. Friends are special.
... It's really about people, not presents. One has about everything they need and it's hard to get him presents. He just wanted friends and family there. The other loves to open presents, but is happiest playing with friends and family.
... Be careful around people who sometimes have trouble walking and may be a little unsteady on their feet. Lots of those at both parties.
... Who doesn't like cake and ice cream?
... Enjoy each day. One party had lots of people who cherished the moment because they are not sure how many more they have. The other party had lots of people who cherished the moment because they have no idea about the future.
... Everybody likes to be loved and recognized.
... And at both parties I marveled at how good God is.
So what do you learn from birthday parties?
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To celebrate people and eat lots of cake. All good.
My first-born turned 12 yesterday which makes me a)100 (in my eyes) and b)a moron (in her eyes). So my current lesson is: stay away from slamming doors.
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My first-born turned 12 yesterday which makes me a)100 (in my eyes) and b)a moron (in her eyes). So my current lesson is: stay away from slamming doors.
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