Five more days until T-Day. Today I have three important events to attend. Each one reminds me that chasing after life is a good thing. Each one is a celebration of good and God. It should be a fun day:
- My first stop today will be to go to the city-wide middle school track finals. My son is a sixth grader and will be running in two events and jumping in a third. As I sit in the stands assuming the posture of a proud father, I will also celebrate running and jumping and competing in general. The blessings of having a physically healthy body to do all of these will be remembered. Now I understand that I am not as fast as I used to be, but someday soon I should be back and able to do some of those things without getting too tired. Life is worth celebrating.
- Today I am going to Nancy's "Cancer Free!" Open House celebration. This is exciting because Nancy was diagnosed just shortly after I was and our journeys coincided frequently. We each played cheerleader for the other on multiple occasions. Nancy has decided to celebrate with a party -- not a bad idea -- and I cannot imagine not being there based on our connection. We are members of the same team even though neither of us wanted to join the game in the first place. Life is worth celebrating.
- This afternoon Connie and I are attending the wedding of a co-worker of hers. Michelle is getting married on a beautiful warm and sunny spring day. She is marrying Kyle, and the two of them blessed us with the gift of a kitchen table a few months ago. But about six weeks ago Michelle's father past away from cancer. Michelle will not be able to live out the magic moment of being escorted down the aisle by her father. This wedding is a reminder that life and love continue even when interrupted by sadness and grief. Weddings always remind me of my own wedding 32 years ago and how blessed my life has been with Connie. Weddings are great and this one will be special. Life is worth celebrating.
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