It is not how old you are.
Jan 10, 2020 11:10:14 #
But how you are old.
If you aren't a grandparent, you surely must know one you can send this to who will appreciate it....
Jan 10, 2020 11:23:31 #
Jan 10, 2020 11:23:41 #
And then it is Winter.
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 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 ...
my friends are retired and getting gray,
they move slower and I see an older person now.
Some are in better and some worse shape than me,
but, I see the great change.
Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...
but, like me, their 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 that I wish I had done but never did!!
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.
It's 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!
Don't put things off too long!
Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today,
as 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 today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember,
and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things
that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life is a gift to you.
The way you live your life
is your gift to those who come after.
Make it a fantastic one."
LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY!
BE THANKFUL!
Praise God & do something to serve Him every day. You will be glad you did.
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 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 ...
my friends are retired and getting gray,
they move slower and I see an older person now.
Some are in better and some worse shape than me,
but, I see the great change.
Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...
but, like me, their 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 that I wish I had done but never did!!
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.
It's 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!
Don't put things off too long!
Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today,
as 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 today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember,
and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things
that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life is a gift to you.
The way you live your life
is your gift to those who come after.
Make it a fantastic one."
LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY!
BE THANKFUL!
Praise God & do something to serve Him every day. You will be glad you did.
Jan 10, 2020 11:25:35 #
Jan 10, 2020 11:35:50 #
I'm thinking its pretty much winter for me. I'm just hoping for a few more seasons and hopefully a few good years of retirement. I was treated for Prostate Cancer last summer and thought I did everything right but now the Doctors are telling me its not going away like it was supposed to. So winter is here....but I'm hoping there is a few other seasons left. Hopefully I will find out in a month or so if I get some more seasons or if I should process a medical retirement.
Jan 10, 2020 11:53:38 #
Jan 10, 2020 14:45:17 #
JSB
Loc: Wentzville, MO
Jeremy, we’re all praying for you. Stay positive and believe strongly in The Lords good and mighty ways.
Jan 10, 2020 15:30:47 #
Jan 11, 2020 16:21:19 #
Jan 11, 2020 20:22:04 #
Jeremy wrote:
I'm thinking its pretty much winter for me. I'm just hoping for a few more seasons and hopefully a few good years of retirement. I was treated for Prostate Cancer last summer and thought I did everything right but now the Doctors are telling me its not going away like it was supposed to. So winter is here....but I'm hoping there is a few other seasons left. Hopefully I will find out in a month or so if I get some more seasons or if I should process a medical retirement.
Been there. Had proton treatment over 8 years ago and have had PSA every 4 months for 2 years then every six months for 2 years and now 1 time a year. Always 0. Pray and trust in God. He will see to it that you get many many years of fishing ahead. I'm 77 years old.
He had me move to a development that is one mile from three of the best fishing ponds in the area. I go several times a week (weather permitting). Mostly bluegills but occasionally a bass or a catfish. It's just fun to be out and to enjoy nature and all that has been given to me. Amen.
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