The 60th Birthday Celebration!

Last night we were invited to attend the 60th birthday celebration of a very dear friend and Sunday School Classmate.

Upon entering we heard music such as Chicago and Carole King. The music that I grew up with and that enjoyed to love. On the table we saw pictures of D and K when they were young and first married. We remarked about those wide-collars. It is amazing how they all changed, but still look so young!

Our class is comprised of an age range of 72--51 years. Most of the classmates have known each other for over 29 years; went to the same HS; and were members of the church most all of their lives. Also along at the celebration was KA's sister and brother-in-law. And former members DB and DB, who now are pastors at another church within the area.

We enjoyed a "chocolate bar" with punch, coffee, cookies, chips and salsa. We munched and talked about church things and not church things. We kept up on the latest gossip. We talked about how we are "feelings our age," from feeling like we are loosing our hearing, knee replacements, and general body aches. We talked about the music that was blaring from the CD player, the Doobie Brothers.

Then DA's brother-in-law slipped in a CD and pumped up the volume. "Happy Birthday," it played but in a jazzed up 50-60's style. We all cheered as the 60 year old danced with his wife a short dance.

It was a fun birthday party and I thought about my own brother who will be turning the same age this coming August. I probably won't get to go out to see him but at least I can think about how he will celebrate! Granted 60, is a big number, but celebrating with friends can make it all a little more fun!

Happy Birthday Dr. D!