tdrin

I have just retired as of last month. I keep pretty active and do a lot of volunteer work. At the moment I am studying the Bible with a mature aged DSP woman, who has been through the mill. Shes very humble and sadly her body is racked with constant pain. I dont know why but I seem to keep getting fighters and battlers to study with.
Maybe thats because Im a battler myself. Abused at 8 years old, started reading the Bible, grew to love the Author of the Bible. He has brought me through 2 marriages, raising 3 kids on my own, who have become solid adults and constantly amaze and inspire me. My daughter is studying to be a nurse, my youngest with OCD and adult autism has her own high profile cleaning business. Charging $80 an hour and its worth every minute paid. My son has 5 childfen from 23 years old to 6 years old. He is a standout example of a son, husband, and father, even though he grew up without his since he was 12 years old. I guess Im biased and love him dearly, hes 43 years old. My son and his wife are very giving people and always have a full house. Not only with their sons and daughter, but some who adopt his family and have been known to stay long term. I have the best daughter-in-law in the world and could not wish for anyone else for my son. She treats him like a king he treats her like a queen. They always have long weekend breaks away with their entire family. She makes sure that shes worked out they have time out. They both work and coach league after work during the week.
They all have a great relationship with their father and I couldnt wish for a better set of kids. I have 8 grandchildren who are all unique abd different. The baby scares me. At 2 and a half years old hes got the brain of a 6 year old. I need eyes at the back of my head.
Life is great, the God I worship and revere brought me through a sad childhood, mixed up teen years, then raising my kids on my own, 2 failed marriages, stroke, inability to talk properly for 2.5 years, 3 heart attacks, cancer scare and another one looming. My faith in him and having similar peers who are enduring these last days, strengthens me, this world is temporary. Roll on what God has in store. Matt 6:9, 10. Rev 21:1 - 5.
But lifes great. Theres always something to look forward to or do for others. Thats my motto. I enjoy reading, poetry, gardening, chess, pool, eight-ball, puzzles but havent got time to do any of them. I collect Bibles and love comparing them.
I answer peoples Bible questions on a forum called Quora. I never get a break from them as there are so many that have big questions but cant find satisfactory answers. Its all in the Bible.
I hope everyone has had a great day.