Living through the last half of the twentieth century myself and others my age are the Baby Boomer generation. From 1945 to the new millennium, life was different from the current perspective. I offer my viewpoint through the work that I performed, my religious affiliations and a modest college education. A cancer diagnosis also brought me some introspection. The nuts and bolts of life are wrapped up in decisions and our ability to execute a worthy existence. The name and dates on our generational tombstones are not enough. Like all anecdotes, there is more to the story An early dedication to trust in Jesus Christ has made all the difference