Chad - Thank you for your comments.  I relate!  The older I get the more I appreciate examples of people that are retiring and living lives of purpose.

Yesterday I visited with a man that just retired as a Dean from a Community College, a position that he loved.  Almost immediately he went on an overseas mission trip.  His heart was over-flowing with thankfulness and joy as he stories and lessons from that trip.  Sensing that this transition time for him is bitter-sweet, it was inspiring to see him find another way to share his gifts with others.