...I realize I have learned a lot. About life. About others. About myself.
I was looking over some of my posts lately and I realize that so many of them tend to lean toward the religious. I certainly won't apologize to you, my faithful blog readers, about that. God, the Son, and the Spirit are HUGE in my life. How can my posts not reflect that?
Speaking of reflecting, I sit here typing on my office computer while I listen to the rain POURING on this metal roof. Yes, on a normal day, I guess I should be working; however, it is near the end of the day and my work is done. The problem is that I am in this office in a metal building with rain POURING on the roof and my raincoat and umbrella are both in my car. Outside of the building. I will be soaked totally if I leave now. So I decided to "reflect" a bit and hope the rain stops soon.
Age seems to be a big part of conversations these days. This will be my birthday year of entering a new decade of life. I won't say which one, not that it matters. I don't mind your knowing. I'll give a hint. It begins with a 6. I thought it might be interesting if I really consider what I have learned as I have aged. So here goes...
I have learned that it's harder to remember certain things. Things such as "why did I come into this room" or "where did I put my keys"? I fear this will get worse.
I have learned that I can't remember what I did yesterday but I can remember what I played when I was eight years old. Go figure.
I have learned that there are aches and pains pretty much daily. Knees, backs, wrists, and other parts just hurt.
I have learned that I don't see quite as well at night as I "usetakud" and especially if it's a rainy night.
I have learned that I will never be rich. Never have been, never will be. And that's okay.
I have learned that I could have been richer than I am if I had been more careful with my spending in the younger days. Couldn't we all?
I have learned that knowing love of my Savior, my family, and my friends is a priceless treasure.
I have learned that as the hairs gray up and the steps get slower, the love still grows and grows.
I have learned that it's okay if I go to the grocery store wearing very, very, very casual clothes and no makeup.
I have learned that the world is going to keep turning whether I am happy about something or not.
I have learned that emotional heartache and pain are two of the worst things to experience.
I have learned that even with those heartaches and pains, the world doesn't stop turning.
I have learned that through everything, the sun will shine again.
I have learned to play dominoes! The Girl's Parents-in-Law got me some for Christmas. They are beautiful ivory-ish looking and I am thrilled!
I have learned that excitement over a simple thing like dominoes is a wonderful feeling.
I have learned that life can dish out some doozies and that life is not always fair, but life is life.
I have learned that my old saying that I would always make to The Girl is the truth--"This, too, shall pass."
I have learned that my desire to cook dwindles as I age.
I have learned that watching shows like Andy Griffith, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, American Pickers, and Chopped is (or should it be "are"?) some of the most entertaining of entertainments ever.
I have learned that if you watch these in your pajamas, life is sooo good.
I have learned that if you doze off during these shows, that's pretty good, too.
Most of all, I've learned some of the most important things...
....life is short....I should enjoy each day because I am not promised any more than that.
I will, of course, have to close with a scripture (since it's just my thing to do) that is one of my favorites from Micah 6:8 and it goes like this:
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"
I have learned that I AM BLESSED!