A few thoughts from my perspective…
Yesterday was the day of my birth, Sixty-nine years. Now, for some, that is pretty old but for others I’m just a spring chicken…LOL!
“They” say age is just a number and to some extent that is true. My granny was in her eighty’s, and she’d say, “I’m sweet sixteen and never been kissed!” I didn’t understand that when I was a kid.
When you’re young you kind of take life for granted. You don’t think about how you’re going to get up off the floor when you’re down there and sounds you’ve never made come out in loud grunts and groans. When you enter another room, you don’t think about, “What was I going to do?” You don’t struggle with walking in the grocery store and carrying the bags of groceries into the house. For the most part your eyesight is 20/20 and driving is second nature. You don’t have to lose your patience because you can’t hear what is being said. And your diet isn’t made up of fiber and more fiber, you can eat just about anything and everything your heart desires. And sleeping, well forget that you may get three hours of sleep on a good night. Don’t get me wrong, being young is a blessing but you don’t realize it at the time.
It’s only when your much, much older that your think, “I sure wish I had taken better care of my teeth. I should have listened when mom and dad said, brush your teeth and be sure you floss.”
The time you used to play and do whatever you desired is spent in doctor’s offices and pharmacies. You console yourself with, “Well, at least I’m still alive! It’s just part of life!”
I’m grateful and thankful for the days, months and years I been given. I pray I’ll have many more even if my body is tired, sagging and slow. My spirit is strong and vibrant and alive and that is what’s going to live forever. The body fades and becomes fragile and frail but when you’re a child of God, your spirit is renewed like the eagle, and it soars in places only Angel’s soar.
Don’t take your time here for granted. Live each day in the moment. Young or old. Because one day the body is going to lie down and be buried. In the meantime, take walks, spend time with loved ones and friends. Pray and rest. Read or listen to a good book. Keep moving even if it’s slow, otherwise you become stiff.
Be GRATEFUL for even the difficult times. Don’t dwell on sad things. They will come but don’t let them linger. Listen to good music. Dance even if you just bob your head and wiggle your toes do things that bring you joy!
Tell your grandchildren stories they will love that and will remember them long after you are gone. Help a neighbor without asking for anything in return. Even if it’s just a friendly smile.
If I can leave you with anything, young person, adults, don’t get too busy that you forget to call your mom and dad (not a text) and just say, “I love you!” They love to hear your voice. When they are gone, it will change your whole life. You’ll be old one day if you’re blessed with old age and then, you’ll know exactly what it is all about!!
The day of your birth is a miracle don’t waste it! Eternity is a very long time, it never ends!
Psalm 103:4-6 Amplified Bible
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy.
Who satisfies your years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the [soaring] eagle.
The Lord executes righteousness
And justice for all the oppressed.
