55

It was only yesterday that I was dreaming of the house with the white picket fences and children laughing as the played on the swings.

It was only yesterday that I went off to explore a new world and discovered a world I knew nothing of. Oh the wonder of having my eyes opened. The wonder of making new friends… life long friends. College days were the best days of my life to this point in time.

It was only yesterday I turned 20.

It was only yesterday I was the beautiful bride walking down the aisle on my proud father’s arm … and then continued to my new home to set up house for my Prince.

It was only yesterday I brought my first bundle of joy home and realized my world would never be the same. Oh the fun we had. And soon there were four and our family was now six.

It was only yesterday I turned 30.

It was only yesterday I mingled with the many friends, members, staff, and workers of the children and family ministries I was involved with. I remember fondly all the hours of prayer, preparation, and participation in the various events and outreach efforts of the camp and community church.

It was only yesterday I turned 40.

It was only yesterday I watched them march in proudly in their cap and gown and celebrate that their formal education finished. I was SO proud.

It was only yesterday I turned 50.

It was only yesterday I faced the reality that my house was empty and my “job” was finished. My full time roles as a mother was complete and I wondered around the house wondering what I was suppose to be doing now.

Today I accept that

The future is what’s important; the pasts the past!
Focus on what’s next, not on what happened yesterday.

So tomorrow is another day.
Tomorrow I turn 55.
Tomorrow I will enjoy a piece of birthday cake and not worry about the calories or the carbs.
Tomorrow I celebrate a life of blessings
Tomorrow I give thanks for 55 years of confidently knowing the He never has and never will leave me nor forsake me.
Tomorrow I begin those “last ten years before retirement” according to our society and social calendar.

But I am excited that
Tomorrow is still another day to proclaim that He is Lord… that He is my Provider … and that He knows the journey I take.

Tomorrow I rejoice for I go in confidence that He has prepared me for the wonderful life that lies ahead.

Father, thank you 55 wonderful years of memories and that most of them seem like they happened yesterday. I give You my remaining years and am excited about being used in some way to be a blessing to others. May everyone I cross paths with in those years ahead see Your love in me.