Birthday Baby

I am breaking my diabetic diet today (a little) because it's my birthday. It’s the only day of the year that I deviate from the dietary restrictions of diabetes in any way. I’m having a doughnut tower made instead of a traditional cake. I bought three dozen doughnuts early this morning at a local place that only makes one thing, and it isn’t salad. I’ve never really been much into the whole birthday celebration thing for myself, but it makes my wife happy, so there you have it. I was thinking of going to a restaurant later today for dinner and eating a non-diabetic meal, but I’m not sure at this point if I will go ahead with that idea. The doughnuts, however, shall be conquered later tonight at my party.

My sister-in-law is expecting a baby in January. She told us all a couple of weeks ago. She and her husband waited a while to tell us because it was an unplanned pregnancy and she is not at an age that is generally considered as being within the prime child bearing years. Everyone thus far is healthy, but I think that the overriding thought at this time is that God makes no mistakes and that His timing is perfect. They were both settling into the beginning of middle age, and they have been busy raising a daughter that is in her early teens. I know that the road ahead will bring with it new challenges, but they have strong faith and are getting things ready beyond the “shock”.

All of this guides me to realize the ability of God to grant peace within hearts as we live by faith in His sovereign work. Whether we’re involved with the new life of a child or the life of motorcycle rider whose life was spared and restored, it’s all within God’s guidance and control. I was born a long time ago, but here I am enjoying each day, celebrating a milestone, and anticipating the birth of a new life with people that I love dearly. All in all the aftereffects of my motorcycle accident injuries (diabetes included) cannot dull the joys of life as I continue to see each day as a gift from God to be taken and used with a sense of appreciation and wisdom. I am blessed.