“O Captain! My Captain!,”
“O Captain! My Captain!,” is a poem written in 1865, after the assassination of President, Abraham Lincoln …by the poet, Walt Whitman.
The phrase “O Captain! My Captain!,” has also been referred to in several movies !
I would like to share the Captain’s in my life.
There are two.
And I also happen to have two birthdays.
First and foremost is the spiritual part of my life, which is my faith which comes from John 3: 3.
Jesus answered him, ‘truly truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’
God, is my spiritual Captain and has been since I turned my life over to Him on April 17, 1967.
If you have followed me, you know, I have daily devotions and prayer…which is most uplifting!
It is my quiet time, my time to be alone.
My time to reflect.
My time to petition God for the needs of family and friends, as well as my needs.
My time to lift up our country and leaders in prayer.
My time to give thanks and praise.
A time to know that I am living an imperfect life in an imperfect world, but that I am given the gift of grace.
I know there is a time for everything.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 was printed on our wedding program knowing in our hearts, that this was the time for the Captain and I to be married.
I like the saying that if you do not feel close to God, guess who moved?
Which brings me to the second Captain in my life, my husband.
I thought you might like to get to know a little about this Captain, since his name is in the title of my Blog!
If you follow my Blog, you know I refer to him often.
The picture below is obviously from a long time ago, but he really hasn’t changed that much.
His hair is no longer dark but “seasoned” with gray, a lot of gray. A distinguished gray!
And the above pic is Gpa with one of our great grands, named after my late husband!
For those of you who know us… the Captain is a real Captain. He is a pilot and flies corporate jets.
He became a pilot as a teen-ager, has flown for several commercial airlines, (and he also flies helicopters)…before settling into flying private jets for the rich and famous!
I like to say he doesn’t fly me anywhere because I am neither rich, nor am I famous. LOL
The Captain can be heard to say he has the best “office” in the world….and the most wonderful view out his “office” windows….and I have to agree!
Below are just a few of the views he has from his “office” windows.
The Captain absolutely loves flying.
I don’t think he will ever retire from flying.
It is in his blood as they say.
So there you have it.
The two Captain’s of my life.
And today, my dear readers, is my actual birthday.
The day my mother gave me life.
She passed on 18 years ago, but not a day goes by that I do not think of her and miss her.
I have received lots of phone calls today, emails and birthday cards and I thank you all.
I am truly blessed.
How wonderful! And how sweet! Happy Birthday! Keep on feeling better!
I am getting better each day. Yay!
Happy belated birthday! So happy for you and Tom. You make a great couple! Glad to hear you’re on the mend. Just keep healing and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Hugs
Janet
Thanks Janet, we really miss you guys. Are you celebrating Thanksgiving the Aloha way? Pineapples from your garden? hugs and have a Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Birthday Kari! It was so neat to learn about your husband. You’re a sweet couple! God bless~. ❤️
You know Tammy…in spite of his faults/(read that my faults)…I have decided he is a keeper. There is still lots of time to keep him in training. LOL
Kari, what a precious post about your two captains. One of yours is also mine. I love that you share Christ with boldness. I love your hubby’s office views.. I did not realize that your first husband was deceased. Happy birthday sweet friend!
Yes Pam, God blessed me with almost 30 years of marriage to a wonderful Christian man and I didn’t think I would be allowed a “second” in my lifetime. And then after 5 or so years of being a widow, He brought the Captain into my life. It was so perfect, because my late husband also traveled on the same type schedule (7 days on and 7 days off type of thing) so I was used to being alone for a week or so and then a husband home for a week or so. Not many women can deal with that type of situation, but I was already “seasoned” so it was a natural for me. Thank you for the birthday wishes. Bless you.
Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Belated Birthday! I was just reading a bit “about you” and realize approximately where you live. We used to winter in Sarasota for 7 years, but no long do. Boy, do I miss it!
thank you Carol and yes we live in the cape in SW Florida. Sarasota is about an hour or so North of us. So pretty up there. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
I agree with Rita, what a touching conversation between you and your captain. Thanks for sharing that with us and I hope you’ve had the best birthday ever! I pray that you are blessed with many more.
Thank you so much Sandra…right now I just want to eat cake! LOLLike I said, I think I will keep him around a while. 🙂
Oh my goodness, how wonderfully sweet! I love the convo between you and your Captain in the comments.Happy Birthday, Kari. May you be blessed with many years of birthday love between you.I didn’t realize your first husband was deceased. I must say, your Captain has the best office window views of anyone I know!
thanks Rita…pretty special, huh? Can’t believe another year has gone by. Each year it happens sooner and sooner! Thank you my friend
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And hope you are feeling better by now.
I am feeling so much better Sandy…the rest is downhill all the way. thank you for your sweet wishes.
Kari,
Wishing you all the best on your birthday and always! Cheers to you and another trip around the sun! Make it a great one!
Blessings to you,
thank you Nancy….can’t believe how fast the year goes.
Thank you Candis for being my sister in Christ; Phil 1:3!! 🙂 His faithfulness has never wavered.
I love the verse…Jeremiah 32:27… and over the years, I have shared it when someone is hurting and going through the same difficult times. I don’t believe it is a coincidence. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Thank you for reading my posts, my dear friend! Love to Noel and Jennifer.
Always Me 🙂
Kari
Hi Kari,
Have been sick and still am, but I had to read your blog about Mr. Wonderful. Smile! So glad you found God in 1967. I have always known him, and he’s a blessing.
Thank you Sandy and I hope you get to feeling better soon…
It is interesting to note that Billy Graham turned 95 this week.
I remember watching his telecasts and the major impact he had on people when he preached the Gospel…and inviting people to come “Just As I Am”.
I had gone to church as far back as I can remember…but it was that special day 47 years ago…with my Pastor and his wife, Dottie, that I became a born again Christian.
So glad you are too. 😉
Thanks for stopping by…and eat some chicken soup…I know a good recipe! 😉
Me
Hello Sweet Kari,
I enjoy all your posts and the yummy recipes; you are an amazing cook with so many recipes that you have received and made up, and then graciously share with us!
I am encouraged by this post by the Lord’s sovereignty, and how He has faithfully brought you through many trials. And how wonderful it is to love and be loved.
Thankful for you and your blog:)
Candis
Over the short 11 year span we’ve been together, I get mushy too when I think of all we’ve done and all we have shared together. Our latest, having our oasis for retirement at the perfect time. Now I look forward to getting to the point where I can enjoy it as much as you do. luv you
….I wouldn’t change a thing and would marry you all over again!!
Your girlfriend…;)
I remember how “MUSHY” you were just telling me about “Mr. Wonderful” on our way to the Chiefs games…so glad you are so happy!
All these years later and I am still mushy! What can I say? (I think I am going to keep the Captain around awhile) 😉
Oh, Karole…I sure miss our times riding that Kansas City Chief’s Bus to all the games….we had some great times and saw some great games, didn’t we?
We were quite the “groupies” for those guys! We froze our buns most of the time….but I wouldn’t change a thing…would you?
Thanks for stopping by!
Me