May 18th

But as for you, teach what is fitting of sound doctrine: Older men should be sober, serious, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.                                                                   Titus 2:1

Today is May 18^th, and that means something special to me, and also my older brother, Ed. This is his birthday. Ed has been my mentor and role model since I was, well, as long as I can remember. I followed in his footsteps through high school, college, part time jobs, wiffle ball baseball- you know, I followed what he did.    

He is six years my elder, but he took time and energy to mentor and guide his little brother through the steps of a young man’s life. So, brother Ed, happy birthday! I won’t say how many, but you are always older than me, and wiser too!

Today is also the birthday of my friend of 60 years, Bob. Yes, 60 years! We met in high school, and we have remained as friends for all these years. What a blessing to have brothers, and friends who feel like brothers!

Here is the message for today. Recognize the people who poured into you, and helped you to get to where you are. If your mentor is alive today, reach out to them and tell them that you love and appreciate what they have done for you. Let them know how much you appreciate them and love them.

It will be good for both of you.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the people in our lives who have helped to shape us, Amen