T2, That is wonderful. I think it was very nice that your parents did this and your sons told you how the felt. You are a role model for sure and someone that they can look up to and rely on for many, many years to come.
Happy Early Birthday!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.