A second post for Sunday

 

IT WAS MAY 8TH OF 1965

It was the second Sunday of May and we went to church for the 9:30 AM service.  I have to admit I missed the old Bergen Church where we had services every other Sunday.  I know that does not say much about my spiritual life but it is what is is.  As usual Mom and Dad visited after church so we did not arrive home until after 11:30.  AND as usual I kind of knew we would have egg sandwiches with dill pickles on the side.  Way back then I was pretty much tired of Mom's Sunday menu BUT today I would welcome that!!!  Anyway after lunch I grabbed my trusty 9 iron along with several golf balls and headed out to play my usual three ball golf game.  Arnie P, Jack N and Gary P always played in the final threesome on Sunday and in my world Arnie ALWAYS won!  But really the day was not about the golf.  It was about playing, yes, but more than that I kept my eye on the road with hope that friends may drive by on their way to the lake.  IF that happened my golf would come to a sudden stop and I would be on the big bike headed to the lake with my super duper dark blue swim suit with the white waist band.  I mean I knew without a doubt that I was a special kind of young man in that suit and If there were to be any girls at the lake I knew, for sure, they would be impressed.  At the time I had duel hopes.  Gail, who was off to college was kind of in the rear view mirror but never far from my mind.  JoElle, who I was dating, was from Forman and I did not think nor expect her to come to MY lake.  But there were others in my mind that may be interesting!!!  Anyway the afternoon wore on and there were no cars that I could see with friends in so after a couple of hours of hitting the golf ball I put things away and walked towards the barn. The light pole by the door was my personal item the allowed me to shimmy up to the roof of the barn and then walk to the west side of the roof and spend time.  There, I was kind of in my personal space with a wonderful view to the west and yes the sun shining down on me as I lie there with fancies in my mind.  There, with the warm sun shining down I could be myself with dreams and expectations that only I knew.  

So on this day I ended up there with kind of a dreamy mind set.  I thought about moving away from home and being my own self.  I thought about being a well educated young man with a great income and travel plans to go places and see people.  

As I sit at my computer today I often wonder what became of that young man???  Here I am nearing the ripe old age of 75.  I am neither rich or famous.  BUT really maybe, just maybe much of the dream came true!

I did not become rich BUT in some ways I did!

• I married Gail and had 4 wonderful children and 14 super grandkids.
• I worked at NDSD and then in St. Paul Schools for 30 years.
• I headed Servant Camp for over 30 years and saw 100s of young people see and feel the Lord at camp.
• After the untimely death of Gail I found love again with Terry and here we are almost 1 years later.
• I have a home in St. Paul that is paid for but I admit needs updating!!
• At the age of 74, almost 75, I am in pretty good health and actually am kind of a good tennis player
• In my retirement years I do not have many worries or concerns and that is good.  
• Even tho I dearly miss Ronald, Janet and Dave I still have Joan, Ron, Marlys, Glorine, John, Judi and Helen.  How lucky can a person be?
• So here I am in the PM of December 19th thinking even though I miss family and friends who have passed I still am blessed.

Enough for today.  I am happy to be where I am and thankful for the many many blessing that the Lord has given me.  

So it is time to sign off and welcome a new week tomorrow morning with a PT coming at 9:00 to help Terry and then a fun tennis match at 10:30.

Enough