day no. 17,533: my born identity (48 and counting)

I was born this day 48 years ago in 1978. 48 is half of 96. 96 would be an exceptionally long life. In all likelihood then, I am in the third quarter of my life. The band has left the field and all of the halftime adjustments are being made. By God's grace, I hope to have a lot left in the tank as I hear my coach and the crowd of saints cry out, "Four quarters!"

Hebrews 12:2

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.