There are no words to express my appreciation for all the wonderful comments and blessings so many of you have sent to me!  It is awesome!  My son and wife, and grandchildren here in Redding did an outstanding job of blessing me and making me feel, loved, needed and important!  Gifts, food, some new furniture and fun….lots of fun!  When my son, Greg flew from San Diego and walked into the room at dinner time, it was just ‘over the top’.  I almost fainted I was so surprised and and tears began to flow.

Then, as if that was not enough, Greg surprised me with the previous Blog message regarding the birthday celebration and I have just been overwhelmed with all the blessings, kindness and love so many have sent.  Thank You!  Thank You! Thank You!

Now I want to share from my heart…..I was dreading this birthday….75 sounds sooooo old!  Well, guess what, it is old! The problem is, my mind thinks I am 50….however, when I get up each morning my body thinks it is 100.  So we have some discussion….my body and me….and I tell it we have things to do, places to go, and I am in control (with the Holy Spirit, of course).  As soon as I do some movement, some exercise, my body gives in, and we do well together!

I was reminded of all the wonderful years and memories in 75!  I have said for years that I never mind getting old, it is just one year closer to Jesus.  So I don’t know why I let this one be a ‘hitch-in-my-get-along’ because I am no different than I was last week at this time.  Pretty silly, huh?  However, it is a big mile-stone, but a good one!

I am so thankful for my relationship with the Lord, for my family, my friends, the ministry I have the honor to serve, and all the new friends I am making in the last couple of years through the 5 Minute Miracle Family.  I have a couple of ‘heros’ who are in their 80’s and still driving, and very active.  I always feel they are younger than I am, when I am with them and that is inspiring.

I have many goals still in my life, with the Lord’s help:

•  To reach people everywhere with the message that personal relationship with Jesus is possible and wonderful! 
•  To remain close with all my family, and remarry!  (Yep, we ole’ folk still have ‘steam in the pot’)
•  To be debt free, personally and in ministry, and to help more people!
•  To launch a spiritual campaign against the epedemic spread of Bipolar and Alzhiemers Disease!       

That is a tall order, but all things are possible with God!  I wish I could celebrate the birthday of everyone I know.  It is a special time–when we were born.  Each person should have the blessings I received and more!  I pray that will be true for all of you.  You are already a part of helping me meet my goals and so again, I thank you, and thank God for you!

 Carol

Pressing in and pressing on!