An Old Joke: My Life at 67

Favorite really corny joke: I’m wealthy: I almost have a six-figure income; in fact, it’s five.

Just to report on my 67^th birthday, though: I am excited, thankful, and contented with my modest life, needs, income, and possessions.

Wealth is having

• physical, mental, and emotional health,
• a tension-free marriage,
• a safe, modest place to live/house, property, and furnishings in good repair,
• two maintained/paid-for vehicles,
• no debt,
• 6 months living expenses saved,
• an emergency fund for repair needs,
• health/dental/visual/life insurance,
• modest investment savings for retirement years,
• sufficient funds for food, clothes, nutritional supplements, gifts, day trips to coast and mountains, maintaining possessions - including house, vehicles, and equipment,
• no need for cruises or expensive vacations, alcohol or drugs, social media, parties, tv/movie entertainment, spectator sport events, or codependent relationships with friends or family,
• growing faith and understanding of the message of grace,
• increase in freedom from brokenness, and
• opportunity for redemptive service to others through GracePoint.

Almost Heaven!

DonLoy Whisnant/Journey Notes 15J06