A Birthday and a New (to Me) Car

The mighty Kia Sorento.

Last Tuesday, May 14th, was my 87th birthday. I celebrated by getting a new (to me) Kia Sorento. We started out with a list of about eight, culled from the AutoTrader listings, but this was the first one we looked at, and the one I really wanted. It was the only one on the list with a V6 engine and four-wheel-drive. After the big snow last winter I determined that our next car would have four-wheel-drive if at all possible.

In addition to that, this car seems to have every bell and whistle imaginable. I may be in a nursing home by the time I figure it all out. For that matter, figuring it all out may well put me in the nursing home.

But at least the monster truck is gone to a new home and we have space in our driveway for another car.

As to the matter of turning 87 -- it was just another day. But that doesn't mean I take it for granted. I receive every day as a gift and I'm thankful. I hope the days will continue coming for a long, long time. 

I'm grateful to God for allowing me to live so long. To be honest, I kinda hoped I might live a long time, since my father and mother lived to 90 and 91, respectively, but long life is nothing anyone can count on -- too many things can happen.

So I'm grateful. I'm grateful I was able to spend so much of my life doing things I love. I'm grateful to have spent so much of it with the woman I love -- nearly 59 years so far. I'm grateful to be a photographer, and for the places photography has taken me and the adventures I've had. 

Above all, I'm grateful to Jesus, who gave his life so that I could have eternal life.

I've been blessed far beyond anything I could ever have hoped or dreamed. And if the adventure should have a few more chapters to write, that would be even better.

Photo: Fuji X-T20 camera, Fujicron XC 16-50 mm lens.

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