Friday, March 26, 2010

Flash 55 (44)

Where does life begin?
It is an age old question unanswered.
Is it at conception?
Is it at the sound of a baby's first cry?
I can offer my opinion, but why should my opinion matter?
Who am I to enforce nature's laws?
Today I see things differently.
My own life began at forty four.

48 comments:

blueviolet said...

I feel the same way, honey. I love you!!!!

Tom said...

the first day of the rest of your life begins..today!

3 Men and a Lady said...

Seriously, you two, could you get any more romantic?

That was beautiful and so sweet. I think you both are going to be very happy.

otin said...

blueviolet! thank you for putting this up for me! I guess i can't post with my phone. Lol!
It is true. My life is new and different. I love you!

Little Ms Blogger said...

How sweet!

Are you ever going to post your story?

Kathy's Klothesline said...

Mushy and sweet, geez, who knew those words would ever describe Otin?

Brian Miller said...

beautiful otin...
i am glad your life begins...
happy.

b

TechnoBabe said...

I knew you were going to say that and I would same thing except I was older when I found hubby. Actually found is inaccurate. Blessed and surprised is correct. Hugs to you and blueviolet. You are special people.

Jessie said...

for me there are 2 different beginnings going on here -- for yours, it begins with the realization of love.

happy blessings!

Liza said...

That last line...
WOW!

Happy Friday!

The Good Cook said...

I know just what you mean. When I "found" TBHITW (the best husband in the world) my life began anew. I can't imagine my life without him.

Congrat's - it is heaven being in a good place.

Joanna Jenkins said...

Well said!!!
And WOO-HOO! for 44!
Have a great weekend,
jj

buffalodick said...

Very profound! Being the Devils advocate today- life can end before you are dead, too..

Felicitas said...

Good point! I think life has many starting points - and it does seem to get better with age.

Nessa said...

Perspective makes such a big difference in everything.

G-Man said...

Otie...
It just goes to show you that it's NEVER too late!
Excellent 55 Brother.
Thanks for playing today, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

Krystyn said...

Did I mention how happy I am for you guys? Because I truly am.

tori said...

well said Otin! I think my life began at 19 when I was a single mom and had my first child...I choose to forget everything before that.

C said...

i think the right person and love comes along when we are ready for it, so we don't fuck it up.

everything the 2 of you have been through so far in your lives has helped in some way make you who you are today...

and here's the reward....

c

ReformingGeek said...

That's so sweet!

Respectfully Yours said...

Nice! Spectacular really!

Baino said...

A new beginning is a good thing, in both your cases, a wonderful thing but don't completely forget the good things that happened in the past. It's all part of who shaped you now and into the future.

♥ Kathy said...

That is so totally sweet!

Mighty M said...

Mine began at 28.

I'm so happy for you two I am tearing up a little bit right now!! :)

Green-Eyed Momster said...

Excellent 55! I'm so happy for you and Blueviolet!

:)

Mrsblogalot said...

Nice!!!! I can feel the magic in here you guys!!!!!

Titanium said...

Beautiful! Here's to Life, and all its beginnings.

Joanie M said...

That's very sweet, Otin!

My life began again at 51.

Unknown Mami said...

Here's to beginnings!

Ocean Girl said...

Happy birthday Mr Otin.

Life begins when love is found, or when love is lost?

Arizona Mamma said...

Wonderful that you have found each other.

Heidi said...

Very lovely. Hope you guys are recovering from your injuries.LOL!

Ronda Laveen said...

This post so exemplifies that determining when life begins is very subjective.

I'm trying to figure out phone posting on Blogger and on FB with photos. Always a learning curve...

Secretia said...

I am smiling for you too! :)

the walking man said...

49 years in gestation...might be some kind of record. *shrug* At least your alive now.

Salt said...

You guys make me smile so much! This is so romantic!

JenJen said...

I literally just jumped for a YAY!

Captain Dumbass said...

Good for you.

CatLadyLarew said...

Great 55 for a 44 year old!

PattiKen said...

Nice! I agree with you on all counts. My life began at 37.

I’m up here.

Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...

Perhaps life begins with the moment of creation, creation of the universe, many lifetimes ago, lifetimes now forgotten.

BTW You and blue violet are too too cute.

Queenie Jeannie said...

Ahhhhh!!!! Love the mushy lovey dovey sweetness!

Aunt Becky said...

Okay, you guys are making me cry. SO CUTE.

Maggie said...

Ok! I have just caught up on your previous posts! You guys are too cute! When will you spill the frijoles (beans) and tell us the truth about how it all began!! :O Don't leave us hanging!! :P

Otter Thomas said...

It is never to late to start living. Good for you.

Pat said...

They say every pot has a lid. Glad you two got it together!

darsden said...

:-)

gayle said...

So sweet!!