Tomorrow is Jerry's birthday. On February 27, 1948 a beautiful little baby boy was born.

From the Psalmist David:

Psalms 139:1-6. O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down. You are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, Oh Lord. You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your hand and upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Some wonder why I feel the need to go see Jerry on his birthday. After all, he does not know it is his birthday. He does not know who I am. Any day for ice cream, is a good day. So, why ON THE DAY.

I suppose it's because, I believe that God knows exactly what our days will be like before we are ever born. Jerry's days are numbered, as are all of ours, and he is still with us. Jerry cannot communicate and is not aware in MY/OUR world, the world outside of Alzheimers, but his life still has meaning. His life has GREAT meaning, beyond our small little minds, and his Heavenly Father is holding him close. According to scripture, God knows Jerry's thoughts. He is familiar with all his ways...whether I know them or not.

So...tomorrow, I'll drive to New Bern to celebrate Jerry's life, his meaning, his contribution to this world. Happy Birthday Jerry.