The Big 5-0 Challenge AKA 30 Days of Courage

 I'm gonna be 50 this month.  

As I look at that in black and white it doesn't seem possible, for a couple of reasons. 

• Where did all that time go? That's 600 months!
• What did I do with the time?  Definitely wasted some, probably a lot. Raised a family. Worked a lot. Nothing worthwhile according to current media guidelines.  
• Did I leave my mark or just drift along? This one doesn't bother me so bad because most heroic and sacrificial actions are done in private. 

The middle one, in particular, is a thorn in my side. I just can't handle waste of any kind. And wasted time is worse than wasted money. 

But back to the reason for this post. During my mediation time this morning, I had a brain monsoon that I should try something new or something brave each day of my birthday month. Thirty days of courage. I am very excited by the prospect of this, especially because I know it will require God's involvement to bring about these divine opportunities. 

I will post them here. Proud moments or not-so-proud moments, they'll be here. 

So today's new opportunity was accidental. As I sat and watched the dogs play in the backyard, delighting in their unconscious, unbridled joy, I decided to join the fun. I ran and got my harmonica. And within a few minutes, I found myself falling into the Taps melody. With only four notes, it's not that hard to play. And it was the perfect blanket of comfort as the sun fell behind the trees. I knew this was the first punch in my 30-day ticket of courage. 

And all on my $3.99 Goodwill Harmonica (new in the box).