Happy Easter!

Many of you will be celebrating Easter this month, the day Christians recognize the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Son of God. In His resurrection, Jesus defeated death once and for all for those who believe in Him. As we age, death seems to be an ever-present reminder of our mortality. That we too have an expiration date. But when Jesus defeated death, He did so as Lord and Savior for all of us who trust in Him. His promise of Eternal Life is a daily and peaceful reminder to me as I age because as scripture tells us, “Death has been swallowed up in victory”, thanks be to God.

This month’s cover profile is Kym Klass. Many of you know Kym from when she was a journalist at the Montgomery Advertiser for many years. Her features and columns made a difference to our community because they made us think about the challenges of many of our neighbors, who we are called to love like ourselves. Kym has a new position as the Director of Communications for Frazer Church. She says it comes with unique challenges, but her faith perspective has been renewed and refreshed because she shares the common purpose of the Frazer staff to bring people closer to Christ. Her story has much to appreciate, and I hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as I have.

We have many more stories to share, including the legacy of a long-lasting marriage. A rare thing in our contemporary society, probably why it’s valued more and more. There seems to be a resurgence in multigenerational living, especially when dealing with the challenges of widowhood and other age-related circumstances. Probably worth considering for many families. Our friend Greg Budell gives his take on what many of us dread, medical tests! As usual Greg has a unique spin on his experiences with tests.

Jeff Barganier takes us on a tour of The Battle House Hotel & Spa in Mobile, it’s quite a historical adventure, you history buffs will appreciate for sure. Another story is about a group of 11 strangers that came together 50 years ago in England to take on the adventure of traveling the world in a double-decker bus. They traveled 40,000 miles and gained a lifetime experience for sure!

There’s plenty more to read and share with your friends but don’t forget to try to complete the BOOM! Word Search for a chance to win $50 BOOM Bucks! Congratulations to Phyllis Fenn, last month’s winner!

We have a couple of new advertisers I want to mention because their services are unique. First, attorney, Anne Elizabeth McGowin and her team at Senior Law Solutions (page 23) provides help in Life Care Planning which is especially important when dealing with aging and legal issues in your family. They are a Godsend for many and well worth your consideration. Carl Schmidt, Naturopathic Doctor at the Herb Shop Wellness Center (page 33) describes the many conditions he can help folks with through a variety of tests and analysis he conducts to get at the heart of your issues. A professional with a natural way to help you age well. I appreciate you considering all of our advertisers when spending your money, and they would appreciate the opportunity to serve you, thanks for your consideration.

Thanks for sharing BOOM! with friends and family, I appreciate it.

Age well my friends. Happy Easter!

jim@riverregionboom.com