Dad’s 76th in My Musings

My dad turned 76 this past Thursday. I could’ve sworn it was only yesterday when he celebrated his 60th, but that’s how time goes for everyone: swift and unforgiving.

It was a quiet celebration, since my siblings are already living overseas. There’s a feeling of calm and happiness in my heart, however. My dad has gone through a number of health scares in the last couple years, so the fact that he’s still present and able to share an intimate moment with us is a blessing. I’ve also realized that as one advances in age, it’s the simple (but by no means irrelevant) things that start to matter more.