Turning into 67. Reflection # 1--Gratitude

I will turn into 67 in a few days.  Four years ago, when I came back from Taiwan, I was very sick.  I was wondering if I can live through 65 birthday.  Well, I not only live through 65, I actually reach 67.     I am actually looking forward to reach 70.  Although I still have some medical problems now and then, I know I have more knowledge of taking care of myself.  Thus, my first reflection on my 67 year old birthday is my deep gratitude to God to continue to sustain my life.  I can breathe, walk, laugh, and work on demanding faculty job.  God also grants me optimism about the future and all the tools and knowledge to take care of myself.