Life (as they say) begins in 5 days

Posted by Stuart Cowen On 7:01 PM
For me, turning 40 is like looking from the outside in; I don't think it's actually happening. Although I've been keenly aware of it's coming for the past 5 years and in some ways have tried to make goals along the way, I haven't really prepared for it. The reality is it's just another birthday. My mind and emotions are ready just to get it done and without fanfare. 

40 (like 30 and 20) is a nice round number. The start and end of another decade. If you had your first job when you were 15 (which I did), then 40 is the halfway mark in a life of work, if you plan to retire at 65 (which I don't). My wife's grandfather is almost 90 and he commented to me a couple of weeks ago, that he moved into his home 50 years go... at 40!

There, that's my inspiration - Richard "Dick" Parsons. If I shoot for 90, I have 50 great years ahead. Then again, if I shoot for Heaven, then a much longer-lasting legacy will I have. I promised myself not to think about it too much, because it is No Big Deal, but deciding to blog about it shot that intention to pieces. 

The bottom-line is no matter how I thought life might be at this point, I am a much-blessed man far beyond what I deserve. I have a great wife and a marriage that is truly alive. I have 3 healthy and growing boys and house that (at times) is almost too alive. ;-)  I have my health, good shelter and a good job. Most of all, I have my relationship with a loving God, who through all my rebellion and big-boy tantrums, will never ever give up on me. 

Here's to turning 40, everybody!


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1 Response to 'Life (as they say) begins in 5 days'

  1. Lisa Cowen Said,
    https://stuartcowen.blogspot.com/2008/11/life-as-they-say-begins-in-5-days.html?showComment=1227072360000#c8417168614903212877'> November 18, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    I love you!

     

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