Looking back on life is not always productive–unless important lessons are learned, and then not repeated. Growing older does not necessarily mean growing up, or getting smarter. Because so much of my business life has been teaching ethics and character, I recognize that there are situations that call for choices–that then create character growth. Certainly, as I dangerously look back on my life, I recognize the lessons learned. It is clear to me that God has used me in very small ways, each step of the way. Some of my decisions have been more difficult than others. Working through a marriage relationship is tough work. Raising two boys that are as different as night and day–how do we motivate them? The list goes on……but in the end, what is important? At 69 it is more clear than ever before, God has been in every decision, every struggle, every victory and yes, every failure. He will not fail me now. My life is His.