Tomorrow is a special day.  Tomorrow, my dad, your in-law, uncle, or friend turns 80.  It’s almost baffling to me that this is occurring.  To me I’m still young so how could my dad be turning 80?  I’m sure to him it might feel the same way.  

Time is a funny thing.  It is simply the progression of events from the past to the present into the future.  And while many of us would like to stop time, it is unstoppable.  I would like to stop time on this photo of Raymond and Carl, holding that huge Northern.  Be-Mah-Quat at Ball Club Lake was a great place to go and learn about fishing.  And did we learn!  

I’ve learned a lot of things from my dad.  How to correctly start a camp fire, how to put up a tent, how to drive on ice, how to make ghoulash and how to change a tire.   The most important things I would say I’ve learned from him is the faith in the Lord that he has shared with me and his perseverance.   As many do, my family has seen it’s share of struggles.  But my father’s integrity and perseverance taught me that when you are trustworthy, honest and do the right thing even when it’s not easy you can accomplish much. 

So tomorrow, as you start your 80th journey around our sun, may you know how loved, appreciated and treasured you are Raymond Miller.  May you have a great day and a wonderful year.