Today I celebrate the fact that I turn a grateful 58 years young. This being said, it has been a struggle to make it this far given all the near disasters that I lived through. When I was younger I did foolish things, any one of the could have lead to my death. Then there were the major health scares that I have had. Then there were the numerous drinking binges and yes some drug use when I was in my early 20s. I have finally managed to put the drinking behind me ever since 17 Dec 1990.
The seizures have not been fun. Nor have the numerous suicide attempts. Gratefully I have survived all that nonsense. I will most likely be in some form of therapy the rest of my life, so be it. I do know that no matter how bad I think I have it, there are others that have it a lot worse off that I do. I'm grateful for all the creature comforts that Celestine and I have. I never for one minute take them for granted.
I'm grateful for the friends and family that I have as well as all my cyber friends. All in all it has been a great ride and I look forward to the future. Especially March 1 2010. Celestine and I will be married 30 years.
The seizures have not been fun. Nor have the numerous suicide attempts. Gratefully I have survived all that nonsense. I will most likely be in some form of therapy the rest of my life, so be it. I do know that no matter how bad I think I have it, there are others that have it a lot worse off that I do. I'm grateful for all the creature comforts that Celestine and I have. I never for one minute take them for granted.
I'm grateful for the friends and family that I have as well as all my cyber friends. All in all it has been a great ride and I look forward to the future. Especially March 1 2010. Celestine and I will be married 30 years.
22 Comments:
Syd said...
A very happy birthday Mike. Hope that it is a wonderful day.
January 22, 2010 12:52 PM
The Southern Mom said...
Happy Birthday, Mike! And Happy (early!) Anniversary! Hope you have many, many more of both!
January 22, 2010 12:46 PM
Just Breathe said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MIKE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
I turned 58 last October.....
January 22, 2010 1:06 PM
Mari said...
Happy Birthday Mike! You've had some tough situations in your life, but you've hung on! Wishing you all the best in the next year!
January 22, 2010 1:02 PM
Sandee said...
♪♪Happy Birthday to you,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday to you,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday Dear Mike,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday to you.♪♪
Big hug. :)
January 22, 2010 1:14 PM
Mike Golch said...
The Southern Mom,Syd,Mari and Just Breathe,Thank you and one all for the B-Day wishes.
January 22, 2010 1:12 PM
JC said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY; HOPE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY MORE.
January 22, 2010 1:24 PM
Amias said...
Even though I gave you an early Birthday Party, I am here to once again say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
January 22, 2010 1:17 PM
Margie said...
Happy Birthday to you, Mike ...
Today ...
May you have a song in your heart
a smile on your lips
and nothing but joy
at your finger tips!
My very best wishes for a wonderful day!
Margie:)
January 22, 2010 1:58 PM
Dori said...
Happy Birthday Mike! :-)
January 22, 2010 1:43 PM
Mike Golch said...
Sandee,Amias,JC,Dori,Margi,and Nessa,thank you all for stopping by to help me celebrate my Birthday.
January 22, 2010 5:12 PM
Nessa said...
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Boy Meets Girl in 55
January 22, 2010 3:47 PM
jennifer said...
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday Dear Mike!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!
I'm thankful to call you my blog friend and I hope that today is a wonderful day!!
January 22, 2010 5:51 PM
Laura said...
I'm wishing you a wonderful day, Mike. Your positive attitude is such an inspiration!
January 22, 2010 5:23 PM
Mike Golch said...
Laura, Thank you.I'm just trying to keep going day to day.staying positive is a tool I use.Do not get me wrong I have a lot of bad days,when I'm having them i drag out some of my favorite songs and play them a lot until I'm in a better mood.
Jennifer,Thank you and I'm glad to call you a great blog friend.
Sandy B.Thank you as well.
January 22, 2010 6:25 PM
Sandy B said...
♪♪Happy Birthday to you,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday to you,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday Dear Mike,♪♪
♪♪Happy Birthday to you.♪♪
January 22, 2010 6:12 PM
Mike Golch said...
Travis,Thank you Sir!
January 22, 2010 8:57 PM
Travis said...
Happy Birthday Mike!
January 22, 2010 8:18 PM
Mike Golch said...
Just be Real,thank you.
January 23, 2010 10:25 AM
Just Be Real said...
I especially love Ringo's solo! Happy again belated birthday dear one! 58 years young! I soon will get there too. Yikes! Blessings!
January 23, 2010 6:54 AM
Mike Golch said...
Buggys,I indeed had a great day yesterday.
January 23, 2010 10:40 PM
Buggys said...
Sorry I'm late with this... I hope you enjoyed a very happy birthday!
January 23, 2010 9:54 PM
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