What a Joy

It's my birthday!!! I am very excited to say that I turned 38 today. I wasn't sure if I would see this day, but it is here, and it is great.

I've never been one to be ashamed of growing older, but especially now I see each day as a success. I'm still here! I'm still enjoying happy times with my family, soaking up the tiny bit of sun that is starting to warm up our seemingly-never-ending winter, and even dreaming about planting a garden.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Don't dread growing old; it is a privilege that not everyone gets to enjoy.

What a joy it would be to grow old

To watch my hair turn gray

To see my face crease and wrinkle

With the fingerprint of time.

What a privilege it would be 

To trade my near-sighted specs for those with a line or two

To shout, "eh, sonny?"

And debate the virtues of denture creams.

How wondrous to watch my skin sag

To be called "Over the Hill"

Or "past my prime"

Or Granny.

What a joy it would be to grow old.

May we all celebrate many more days and years on this earth.