Everything Is Spiritual

I can't stinkn' believe I am going to be 39 in two more days. 39--What a HUGE number! I remember when my mom turned 40--it seemed so old, was it? Is it just as old as it was? Or is it younger than I thought it was? I've got 12 more months to ponder the 40 mark, for now, I just can't believe I'm going to be 39.
But, for this moment, rather than getting depressed about my inability to dunk a basketball on a 10' hoop, or feeling sorry for myself that I could use some Rogaine, or staring at the wrinkles around my eyes, I 'm going to take this moment to be thankful.
I have an amazing wife, two fantastic daughters, good parents, in-laws, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and some very dear friends. I'm a blessed guy. If every 39 year old guy was as rich in relationships as I am, well, let's just say that there would be a lot happier people in the world.
Today, though, I got a card from one of my favorite people, my 89 year old grandfather. Let me share a portion of what it said with you:
"Looking back on all that we've shared as the years have flown by, I couldn't feel luckier. And looking at you now, grandson, I simply couldn't love you more. Happy Birthday Brad. Love you Grandpa Ed."
I love that man!
I am so thankful that the Lord has allowed me to live to be a 39 year old man and still have the privilege of having my grandpa Riley in my life. What a heritage he has given to me--a man of prayer, a man who loves God's word, a man who loves his family, a man who demonstrates loyalty in every area of his life.
You are right grandpa--the years have flown by! I can't believe I'm turning 39, but you are still 50 years up on me! Thanks for giving me such a great example to follow into my future. And, thanks for laying such a wonderful foundation for my past.
Okay, enough mushy stuff...if I'm going to dunk a basketball again, I'd better go and start working out.

Peace