When I'm Old and Gray...Is That Now?

LAST MONTH, I TURNED 60. To most of you that’s nothing, but for someone who looks as young as me, most people are surprised to learn I’m "old"...or at least that’s what I like to tell myself.

At a funeral a few weeks ago I saw an old minister come in to take part in the service. I’ve known this man for 30 years, but did not recognize him until he began speaking. I was amazed at how much he had aged. At the graveside, I had a chance to speak to my dear friend. I immediately introduced myself (because sometimes older people forget names) and he responded, "Robbie! I didn’t recognize you. You’ve gotten old!". What?!

Moral of the story: Be kind to old people. One day they could be you!

how long will it take?

Christy and I are preparing for a small wedding in our front yard the end of May. Amanda, our baby, will start a life with her new husband Jay. I heard it said once that this is the time when I take her hand from my back pocket and place it in his! Those of you have gone through this may shed some light on that. Is it true that I’ll no longer be paying for car, cell phone, and insurance, etc? When a president or governor is elected it takes a few months to transfer the power. How long will this transfer take?