Birthday Reflection

Hubby just called to ask what would I like for my birthday... oh my, is it time again? I have this philosophy of life which many thought strange. After 40 years old, I no longer count-up, but started to count-down. I assume I have a 'productive and active' life expectation of 70 years old (thereafter, if I am still alive, I may be less mobile, more dependent, and need more assistance etc)... so, after tomorrow, I am left with 27 years! I am racing against time, to accomplish my goals, my dreams and my aspirations. They are not something big nor unachievable.... like grooming good children, achieve my own study goals, able to travel and visit places, share my knowledge and experiences with the youngs, contribute my efforts to the environment I am living and such. They are part of my day-to-day life, but I just want to make sure, for the next 27 years, I could live these to the fullest! God, please give me strength and power to carry on.