Turning 40 is a time for reflection, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately. Turning 40 is a mid-point in your life (if you are lucky), and I look at it as a fresh start. I definitely don’t FEEL like the old man I am.
My wife had a wonderful party for me at the house. The house was filled with family and friends, and I felt blessed to have so many people that cared about me.
My wife made a slideshow with pictures of me throughout my first 40 years. It was great to relive so many memories, but it was also sad to see so many people in the slideshow that have passed away (my Grandpa. Grandma, Great Uncle) and so many friends that I’ve lost touch with through the years. I kind of hid behind a pillar while we all watched it, trying to hold back a few tears. Time really does go by so fast, and it reminds me to truly cherish each day that I have left and to enjoy every moment with those I love.
I’m blessed to have a wonderful, beautiful wife. I’m blessed to have a beautiful, amazing little boy.
My duty-my destiny-from here on out is to give them the best life I possibly can, so on Babito’s 40th birthday he can gather with family and friends to watch a slideshow of his life and have the same wonderful feelings I did while watching mine. And I pray that my wife and I will be there to enjoy it with him.
Tags: 40th birthday, birthday, Parenting
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#1 by Matt on September 16th, 2009
This is a truly beautiful post.
#2 by becky on September 16th, 2009
loved it. y'all are such good people
#3 by lauryn on September 16th, 2009
Happy Birthday! It's so nice to hear your wonderful thoughts on the gift of life and turning another year older
#4 by PrincessJenn on September 17th, 2009
What an awesome birthday gift from your wife.
It's funny how when we're kids 20 seems ancient. And they all of the sudden you're pushing 30 and it's 40 that seems so far away. You hit 40 and realize there's so much living left to do. Now on to 50
#5 by PrincessJenn on September 17th, 2009
What an awesome birthday gift from your wife.
It's funny how when we're kids 20 seems ancient. And they all of the sudden you're pushing 30 and it's 40 that seems so far away. You hit 40 and realize there's so much living left to do. Now on to 50
#6 by daddydan on September 18th, 2009
Thanks, Lauryn!
#7 by daddydan on September 18th, 2009
Thanks, Jenn. And I'm in no rush to get to 50! =)
#8 by Maija Jean on September 23rd, 2009
That was really sweet and nearly brought a tear to my jaded eye. Well done, Babito's Mommy and happy belated birthday wishes to you, Dan!
#9 by Maija Jean on September 23rd, 2009
That was really sweet and nearly brought a tear to my jaded eye. Well done, Babito's Mommy and happy belated birthday wishes to you, Dan!