Thirty Nine Years Closer to Home

Today...
          is my  birthday.

And, I am having so much fun!

I was asked if it bothers me if others know my age.  The question made me
                                                                                                              think.
There was a time...
                   once
                                          ...when it bothered me.

It bothered me because I had a deep seeded fear.  I hated to be reminded of the years ticking by, because I was scared.  I was scared to die and face God.

But now...
              I want to go home...
                                           I long for the day when I can, once again, dwell in the presence of my King.

I want to be reunited with my family,
                                       and
                                                  .....bask in rich celestial light.

No, I am not afraid to share my age.
                        Because  ...each year that passes, is one less year I am away from home.