Tale of Two Choices

On Saturday, I attended a rare event. The 90th birthday party of my wife's grandfather.

Paw Paw has been married for 71 years now. He welded ships for World War II. He and his bride have been graced with 6 children, 5 of of whom are still living.

The party reminded me of something I learned years ago in school. Your latter years of life are filled with one of two things: celebration or regret. Those are the two destinations. Your choice. Based on your life decisions.

As I watched Paw Paw get teary-eyed while greeting lifelong friends and neighbors, and hugging his 15 grandchildren and the ever-growing posse of 31 great-grandchildren, my heart filled with joy. His life has not always been rosy I am sure. But it has been lived with gusto and an embracing of the blessing of loving and being loved. That is the key to finishing with celebration rather than regret.   >>>>>   Read Entire Post