This morning’s devotional lifted my spirits and made me realize that whatever trials I’m going through, they are temporary, and rather than spend precious moments dwelling on them, I should focus on my blessings. So today, on my 66th birthday, I look upon my life and realize that I have so many blessings I cannot even begin to count them! I will, however, rejoice in those that most easily come to mind.

1. I woke up this morning in great health and with a roof over my head.

2. My faith in God is unwavering, and I’m a member of a wonderful church that continues to feed and grow that faith.

2. My faith in God is unwavering, and I’m a member of a wonderful church that continues to feed and grow that faith.

3. I am blessed with two sons, and have a strong and loving relationship with both of them. Mac and Patrick bring tremendous joy to my life, and I could not be more proud of them. And now, I have a beautiful granddaughter, Helena, to count as a blessing!

4. My wife, Beverly, is supportive and caring, and our marriage healthy and happy. And with my new marriage came new family—Beverly’s two wonderful children…and a grand-dog!

5. I have a loving sister and a great relationship with her and her family.

6. I love my job, even after 40 years, and earn my living by making peoples’ lives better every day. As icing on the cake, I get to practice law with co-workers who are considerate, inspiring, and supportive. Though we may not be related by blood, the members of MKLG comprise a family of my own choosing, and I am thankful to spend every day with people I love.

7. Outside of work, I continue to make new friends and have many more old ones.

I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, I am one blessed man!