You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all...
And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is...the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...
How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my babies go? And where did my youth go?
I remember well... seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like...
But, here it is...wife retired and she's really gettinggray...she moves slower and I see an older woman now. She's in better shape than me... but, I see the great change... Not the one I married who was young and vibrant... but, like me, her age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore...it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will...I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things.
But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...This I know, that when it's over...its over....Yes , I have regrets .There are things I wish I hadn't done ,,,,,things I should have done. But indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. Its all in a lifetime.. .
So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly!
Life goes by quickly So, do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...
"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who came after. Make it a fantastic one."
LIVE IT WELL!!
~author unknown~
Got this from a friend, and thought I would share, hope it touches you as it did me
I really needed to read that right now. I'm at my computer, standing up with the keyboard propped up aby some big books because my sciatica won't let me sit. I'm wondering about my life now. Looking in the mirror my hair is turning white, and I got wrinkles. No more fooling anybody about my age. I strained myself doing stuff that was easy and fun for me when I was younger. I'll never be younger again, and have to make adjustments. I almost died a couple of times last year. I don't want to be one of those that is taking up space in a convalescent home. So, I have to do NOW what I feel I have to do. I mentioned in my previous post the sunrise, and in this post I have to mention the sunset. Sometimes night comes before we finished what we were doing. oh, well. I just have to do my best, and trust God to do the rest.
God bless you all,
amanda
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Wow!! Am I seeing a bunch of resignation here?? Is this the winter of our life or the winter of our discontent? What is this CRAP that the best years are over?? Boy, are YOU all in for some surprises. Keeping the attitude is what it's all about, I think. I may have to grow old(er) but I don't have to grow up. There have been a few times when I've resigned myself to seeing my future as uneventful, a bit bland maybe, but tolerable, and thinking that the remaining years would be as such. HAH!! Then life steps back in with the twists and turns that one may have a bit of a problem negotiating at first. Then it gets new and exciting all over again. Yeah, the aches and pains are still there and I may not ever be able to ride a horse again but my riding days aren't over(LOL). Many of us have been close to death or have lost someone very dear to us. It's scary and heartbreaking but it does serve to give one a greater appreciation of our time here and just how fleeting it can be. And as Phil said, serenity and wisdom are abundant if given the opportunity to become part of your being.
Just rambling...and thanks all for listening. It truly is a wondeful life...Tim
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Thanks folks, but all you have touched my life and helped me through my shit. lol I'm glad that your able to share this with your family sick of being sick, hope your daughters enjoy the reading
) for sharing this Tina.