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.
