The message light was blinking as I entered the dark house. I’d been at church leading the Jr. High portion of the evening Youth Bible Study groups. I’d stayed for the Praise Worship but had slipped out quietly as it was winding down.

I flipped on a light and hit the “play” button to listen while I hung up my jacket. I recognized Beau’s voice. “Hey, Mama, this is for you!” he said gleefully as 30 kids sang “Happy Birthday To You” into his cell phone. A perfect ending to a good day. He told everyone I was 35.……. BACKWARDS! Ha, ha, ha.