Pray and Keep Gum In Your Pocket

In a few days my last natural child will get married thus officially ending our run as parents.A few weeks after that and Melody our last chosen daughter will marry. It is a time of mixed emotions for my wife and I.No doubt we are older and our energy levels aren't what they use to be.We do have some very special memories and our kids have all turned out well and yes we had a small part in that.I will miss being a parent like I still miss playing baseball.As we get older we have to give up things and we know from experience that nothing stays the same.A lifetime seems to have passed by quickly when we are in the last part of it.I have been blessed beyond measure .I have loved and have been loved.For some reason dogs and grand kids like me.I think always having gum-a trick I picked up from Grandmother -helps with grands.I don't worry about retirement.I figure God has taken good care of me so far.I am in good health aside from an aching right knee and a little trouble reading road signs. We are all marching toward the exits. My Grandmother use to tell me she was ready to go home she was just tired.I understand  that now.My Mom taught me a prayer and it goes ...if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.If I should live another day I pray the the Lord to guide my ways-AMEN