Life Stuff: On Ageing

I feeling strangely comfortable with the fact that according to Psalm 90:10 - this is my first birthday where I must face the fact that there are possibly fewer days left in-front of me than behind me. Still feel that the best is still to come.

This is the most peaceful point (spiritually speaking) in my life - finding that I now wrestle less with consuming minor theological stuff (ie. getting it right) and am now finding peace and security in my faith. Maybe a sign of maturity - but why does it take me so long?

After a busy night hosting some colleagues from work - today was great. Being wished happy birthday by the family in bed (great hug from 6yo) and getting some really thoughtful gifts -from my family a great addition to my library - "The Times Concise World Atlas", and with true 'Lutheran' style from my generous parents-in law - a bottle of Brown Bros. Cab Sav, and a book entitled "Cabernet Sauvignon - a complete guide to the grape and the wine that it produces" . From my fantastic parents a great Opera genre CD.

Must be a conspiracy by all to transform me into an International Man of Culture. (No such luck -there is no way that I'll be trading the touring wagon in on a mafia staff car).