Marking 35

Mark and Denise turned thirty-five years old Saturday. They joined others at what was dubbed as a Thirty-five Something, Anything Celebration.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Turowski marked their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Friends of mine from Milwaukee and Cincinnati made their way to celebrate with me on thirty-five years of service as a pastor. They were ready to rock and roll, for sure!

Others were thirty-five years on the job, and, one gal was ready to retire, she told the crowd who met at a prominent downtown Detroit restaurants Saturday for a meal provided by a generous donor.

Markers are worth remembering. Defining moments like birthdays and anniversaries, or years on the job need to be celebrated.

A prayer led by one young adult marking his birthday expressed gratitude to God for the blessings he has been given. After close to a year, he landed "the job of a lifetime."

They ate fish, chicken, steak, or another dish from the menu of the specially prepared plates.

Live DJ entertainment moved many to the makeshift dance floor.

They all seemed to have a grand time as smiles filled the banquet room, a tear flowed down one's face of a participant, and, one couple wouldn't quit dancing.

Thirty-five.

This slim and active crowd seemed ready to mark the next lap of thirty-five years. They looked like they took care of themselves eating well, exercising, and more.

The evening ended with a fall fireside chat and bon fire at St. Claude Chapel Clinton Township.

It's good to watch happy people with milestones of thirty-five Something, Anything.