A Fifty Year Old Sandwich

I suppose that the "Big Five-O" birthday is part of being a "Sandwich. Hopefully though, there are even bigger ones to come. My mother gave me my baby book for my birthday. Here are some pictures that were included in the book. Look at the young and excited parents.

The picture of my beloved Grandma holding me is close to the same age I am now. Yikes! Someone take the batteries out of that clock! Can you believe that a 50 year old woman used to be that cute, little baby? Being born to parents that love you so much is a great blessing. And as a parent myself, I can testify that to share life with a child is truly "living the dream".




My friends at work surprised me with a birthday party. They pulled it off. I was really surprised!


"The Girls"

My personal "Red Hat Club".

To celebrate my 50th birthday, I traveled to the exciting state of Iowa to attend a Big 12 track meet. The gas and hotel stay was a birthday present from my kids. I don't get to go very often so this was a very thoughtful gift. As we were driving down the highway, my oldest daughter, Amy, called with another birthday present. She wrote a poem for me and read it over the phone. I loved it and it should be shared:

Just One More Year

-by Amy Carnahan

Just one more year,

And it's quite clear,

You are living life fullest my dear.

For, apart from being a supermom,

There's a long list

That proves you're the bomb.

You've almost earned your degree.

And, that's quite a feat

Since you work full time at the WTC.

There are always weddings to plan,

You take care of your man,

And, for Sam, you are always a fan.

I know that 5-ohh

Might make you feel a little low,

But here's a list you should know.

Age 50

And still nifty:

Bryan Adams, Emeril Lagasse, Fabio

All turn 5-0hh.

As well as,

Howie Long, Kevin Spacey, Mackenzie Phillips, Marie Osmond

Come areound that same bend.

Prince Andrew Duke of York, Val Kilmer, and Simon Cowell

All 50 and feelin' proud.

If that's not enough,

Listen to this stuff:

An entire decade more,

And still not a bore:

Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen,

All 60 and still sing.

Cybil Shepherd, Hank Williams Jr., Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep

Their youth they still keep.

Richard Gere, Shelly Long, Sigourney Weaver,

10 years older and you wouldn't believe her.

So today marks just one more year,

But your age do not fear.

And, always keep it real,

Because you are only as young as you feel.