Today I am
years old.
years old.
Can you imagine how long I have waited to be able to say that truthfully?
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Okay, then. I'll just take my little whistle and blow.
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan. Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem. And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king? Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. -II Samuel 19:31-37a
10 comments:
Such a milestone! I hope you have a happy day and as many more birthdays as you want.
Happy Birthday, my friend!! I am sorry that I am missing the big soiree today, but know that I am there in spirit. Check your p.o. box for a card from us. :)
Here's to 80 more!!
Happy Birthday old timer. Fortunately, you are in much better shape than was Barzillai the Gileadite. Hope you have the best of days.
Jim, I thank you for that!
Lin, thank you. I'll eat a bite of cake for you, okay?
Chuck, better shape, perhaps. Thanks to medical science and technology I can eat, I can see the flowers, and I can still hear the voices of the singers! Thank you for the good wishes.
♪♪ Happy Birthday to you, ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday to you, ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday Dear David ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday to youuuu. ♪♪
Grace, I could hear your melodious voice! Thank you.
Happy 80th David! Wish you a blessed day!
KC Bob, thank you. It was a wonderful day; lots of friends and family dropped by to say "hi" and visit a bit!
You are surely good for another 10 or so! Keep smiling. Glad you had some visitors. I thought of coming, but just couldn't afford that much gas and time.
Sharkey, if I keep smiling, I may last another decade, and even if I don't, perhaps I won't annoy people too much. It's a long way from there to here, and your advice is a wonderful present! Thanks.
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