It’s September, always a nice ring, like entering a new season. Van Gogh’s favorite. I started it off with trimming a bit on that overgrown, yet beautiful, bougainvillea in the front of the house.
Another reason I’ve always been partial to the first day of September: It’s my birthday. By now I’ve had enough that I don’t particularly celebrate them, but as Anne says, I don’t like them to be forgotten. Not that I’m asking for anything from you, and no gifts from anybody. I already have everything I could possibly need or want . . . including a great wife, a great family, great friends, a great occupation and a whole bunch more that all start with “great.”
Like even a great future.
I know the one on this earth is not without limits. Calculating my years and comparing to my parents’ long life, I figure I’m just a little ways into, guess what? September! What a coincidence.
I tell myself to use the day for reflection on the past year and projecting into the next. To tell you the truth, the occasion hasn’t brought on anything new in particular. I do need to clear out a few things, in the mind most of all.
Like with that bougainvillea, things can get all bound up; room is needed for new growth.
Life is short, might as well make it as beautiful as you can.
One thing I have thought about is to get back to this blogging on a more regular basis. You’ll know whether I’m holding up with that one. And I’ll just hope I’m not getting hung up on (like I do with so many junk calls all day long).
So, here’s to health. Mine. Yours.
It’s September . . . time to get trimming, make a bouquet of what’s left over, and get growing again.
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PS We’ve been very grateful for the many condolences for the death of our son-in-law Vernon. Happily Allison is going on in strength.
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10:37 am
Wishing you a happy birthday, Hyatt. Hope to make it to Vernon’s memorial service. Continuing to pray for Allison, and the kids too.
10:44 am
Happy Birthday Hyatt! Aaahhh, its good to have you back! You, Anne, Allison and family continue to be role models for us all. Thanks for showing us how to live, and how to die. I’ll never forget that conversation we had in the trailer office in Dallas about dying to self, allowing new life to grow. It was definitely a turning point for me.
12:04 pm
Happy birthday, Hyatt.
Like Doris, you had an impact on my life during those Dallas years. And I thank you.
I still think fondly of our conversation on a plane between Dallas and LA. (We were going there for a Wycliffe communications conference.)
And it’s good to see the name of Doris Macdonald in the comments. Again, fond memories come back about a set of experiences that were a lifetime ago.
12:56 pm
Hyatt… Happy Birthday my friend. It’s good to see you gardening and properly attired as those Bougainville thorns can be quite mean. I think next time I tackle our lot, I will follow your example.
You and Anne, along with Allison and her crew have been in my constant prayers during this difficult season. Love to you and yours.
1:07 pm
Glad you’re back to blogging. Happy hirthday. Was not aware of vernon’s death. Pray he went to Jesus’ presence and that you daughter will do well
1:08 pm
Happy Birthday my life long friend.
Sending BIRTHDAY WISHES your way.
Your yard is beautiful, one of my favorite tree/bushes .
Once again my condolences on the passing of your Son-In-Love.
Remembering good times at South Bay Baptist Church on Sharynne
Lane. We had a great Youth Group🙏🏻
1:12 pm
Birth. Day. Today is a day like none other. It’s a New Day. Another anchoring day and launching day. I’m praying that God will just launch you into His greater glory and provision. Love, peace, protection, faith. Precious Birthday Gifts🙏
His gifts to you are your gifts to us, and I am grateful🙌
Happy, Happy Birthday❤️
1:33 pm
Wishing you a Happy Birthday that will be full of happiness and Blessings.
3:34 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HYATT!!! And my sympathy for your family’s loss. Blessings on you all!
5:34 pm
Happy birthday to you Hyatt! You have been a blessing to me and my family. I am grateful to God for bringing you to this earth and allow our paths to cross. (30+ years, wow). If I were to sum up who you are, the words come to mind would be “life-giving”. Keep on flowing with life.
5:45 pm
Wishing you a very happy birthday! I’m so sorry to hear about Vernon but so happy he gets a new body in heaven. Wishing your beautiful Alison a new beginning.
6:58 pm
adoring you, birthday brother. just bought you good wine for the celebration on Sunday. reminds me of your favorite book in the Bible Ecclesiastes. and bougainvillea reminds me of mom and dad. love, sue
ps love that above: launch day!!
9:17 pm
The Best of Birthdays to you….I wish you and your lovely family much Peace and Joy this coming year….Prayers continued for all of you – remembering that Vernon was upgraded and that you will all be reunited someday…..God Bless you Mighty Man of God…Thanks for your meaningful insight through the years….Many of your messages have stayed with me and enriched my life and hopefully those around me….With Love and Gratitude for you and your family
10:45 pm
Happy Birthday Hyatt!
10:53 pm
Happy birthday Hyatt. I see now why this entry was time sensitive for me to read.
11:31 pm
Happy Birthday,,, Wishing you good health and many more Septembers..
8:33 am
As always, you are a blessing. May you find peace in clearing out all the things that clutter, where the new, needs to be brought in.
9:33 am
Happy Birthday, Hyatt. Your presence has made the world a better place. Thanks.
8:47 am
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HYATT! SOOOOOO HAPPY TO HEAR YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE AND THAT YOU FEEL IT IS A GREAT LIFE TOO!! YOU DO HAVE A GREAT LIFE!! WISHING YOU A CONTINUATION OF THAT GREAT BLESSED LIFE! BLESSINGS! LISA
10:40 pm
Happy Belated Birthday, Hyatt. Fondly, Steve & Char