You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing of 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…
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 all 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 far 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.
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…
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 all 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 far 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 is really getting gray….
She moves slower, and I see an older woman now.
She is in better shape than I am, but I see the great change.
Not the one I married who was young and vibrant…
And like me, her age is beginning to show, and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we would be.
Each day now, I find that just taking a shower is a real target for the day!
And taking a nap is not a treat any more…it’s mandatory!
Cause if I don’t of 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 pain,
And the loss of strength and ability to go and do things.
I know that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last.
And, when it’s over…it’s 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…
It will be here faster than you think!
So,
Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life
Please do it soon.
Do not defer nor neglect it,
For life goes by so quickly.
Do what you can today, because you can never be sure
Whether this is your winter, or not!
Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life
Please do it soon.
Do not defer nor neglect it,
For life goes by so quickly.
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 come after.
Make it a fantastic one.”
LIVE IT WELL!
Just a look back, reflecting on times past. Imparting the wisdom that comes with age.
Hiram Abiff, “The Widow’s Son”
"No man has ever knelt at our altar of Obligation an arose the same man."
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The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.
Make it a fantastic one.”
LIVE IT WELL!
Just a look back, reflecting on times past. Imparting the wisdom that comes with age.
Hiram Abiff, “The Widow’s Son”
"No man has ever knelt at our altar of Obligation an arose the same man."
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Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI remember driving with my Grandfather (Poppy as he was known to everybody, He would tell me stories of what used to be over there, or where a certain business started off.
Poppy would tell me something different on each drive. The times we sat in the basement listening to the old shortwave radio (Walton's style)(remember?) He would tell me about WWII. "Voice of America" they had an antenna farm here in Cincinnati. (FYI)
I tell you this because it was only yesterday, or at least it sure seems that way. Pop has been gone nearly 25yrs, but I remember those times so clearly. He once told me, "you know you're getting older when your stories start off with, 'I remember when...'"
A few yrs back driving with some friends I pointed out a certain area and said "That used to be an old stove co." Another time I told my friend who was much younger, "Overthere is where Voice of America used to be." My GOD I have turned into Poppy!!
Am I entering into my fall? Or with my recent illness. . . my winter? I know the importance of letting those I love know it. That my friend is advice everyone should heed.
As an old friend used to remind us, "Eternity is a long time..."
All the best to you my Brother. I look forward to your next column. And for the record Poppy was Ark Albert Agee. (that should answer where I got that name!) And I really miss those talks.
Michael Ark Retherford PM
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