It seems that every woman has a birthday she dreads; an age that she has trouble accepting. For me, that age was 60. The whole time I was 59, I dreaded turning 60. It was such a big number and sounded so old, but then the day came and nothing really changed. It was just another day, another new beginning, and I’d wasted an entire year worrying about it!
Now, nine more years have passed and tomorrow I turn 69! My 60s have not been easy. They brought three different cancer diagnoses, relationship trauma, the death of both my parents, and now a worldwide pandemic, but through it all, I learned endurance, perseverance, and resilience. I also learned to live one day at a time.
Learning not to count on the future, but to see every day as a gift and a blessing, was a very valuable lesson. When I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer shortly before my 61st birthday, I really didn’t expect that I’d still be alive today. Four years later, I threw myself a “still alive at 65” birthday party and now, just one year short of 70, I’m still here and still going strong!
One thing I know that I won’t be doing when I’m 69 is wasting time worrying about turning 70. Instead, as long as God gives me life, I’m going to be busy living it to the fullest and doing my best to accomplish whatever it is that He is keeping me here to do!
Following Augustine 
“Another” Blessed Birthday to you! Thank you for sharing…
Thank you, Charlene!
Obviously, God still has lots for you to do!
You are such an inspiration with your positive attitude and ability to minister to so many by sharing!
Many Blessings!
Thank you, Glenys! I always appreciate your encouraging comments.
That’s the way Elaine! Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Linda!
Happy Birthday Elaine! So thankful the Lord continues to bless you! You really are an example of resilience in His care. May He continue your amazing walk on the earth with Him for many more years 💕
Judy
Thank you, Judy! It’s such a blessing to know that I’m in His care and that regardless of age, He has purpose for our lives.
I too am learning this lesson about appreciating each day God gives me and making it count for my good and His glory. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Birthday.
Matthew 6:34a reminds us, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” I think that speaks about the importance of learning to live in the moment.