CELEBRATE LIFE!

8/25/12 Following my morning meditation, in Job 12:7-12, I “dressed” to go help friend, Peggy, who was hosting a birthday luncheon for “Miss Louise” and a bevy of her friends. Celebrating life. Many years of life.

Miss Louise and hostess, Peggy, who has honored her with birthday luncheons since 2006.

Job’s words flooded my mind because I knew the Lord had blessed her with this length of years. Truly, “in His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” (Job 12:10) Few people ever realize that many years on earth. Shouldn't we be celebrating each breath with gratitude?

Miss Louise not only celebrates age in years but her mind, still very sharp, allows those of us around her to celebrate too, as she shares a wealth of wisdom and stories. What fun to listen as she reminisced about the “ last” time she was at Mackinac Island and the governor's wedding was taking place there. Though not “officially” at the wedding, island guests were able to view it on a large screen in the lobby of The Grand, where she was staying. She concluded her view was probably better than those of the guests in attendance. She also recalled all the geraniums and the “tea” available each day.

Job 12:12 provides today’s questions. “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?” It certainly has for “Miss Louise.”

So here’s a “cuppa” to "Miss Louise" on her 101^st Birthday! What a privilege to serve her during this year's celebration!