It's been 2 days since some dear friends had a newborn infant placed in their care...And, because this pulls directly at the cords of my heart, this reminds me that it's been 10 years since we celebrated the adoption of our twins!!!
It's also been 10 years since I 'retired' and came home to raise our kids. That lasted 5 years(!) some of them have grown up and are pretty much on their own now!
It's been 31 years since my last 'first date' and 28 years since I got married...
My brother in law, he's such a philosopher, recently told me: "Life is like toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!" --not sure that was original...but I think there's an element of truth in there some where! Of course, the longer we live, the more opportunities we have to draw from experiences and hopefully, enjoy sweet memories from the past!
It's been 30 years since I graduated high school. Yikes!
I'm becoming very sentimental these days--remembering 'this person' or 'event' from my high school, my school days...not certain why, except that, as I pointed out earlier this week...the Internet is an amazing tool. Because of it, I've been able to re-connecting with many from those days--and there's always a common thread: see you at the reunion!
Sure, it'll be fun to see every one...but I must admit, I'm a little apprehensive. What if I've already talked to them about everything I would've said at the reunion? What if I have nothing to say?
...I know, (if you know me, that would be hard to imagine)...words are what I 'do'! But, it's worth considering...hmmmmm.....Perhaps I should buy one of those little books...you know the one: "a personal guide to small talk" or some such! How lame would that be?
...I know, I'll wear a funny hat, crazy shoes and carry a bouquet of flowers...that'll be a conversation starter! OR, at least give every one else something to talk about!
And, SO: I'm not going to worry about that today...
I'm having too much fun checking my 'in box'!
All in all, that's my life...fun, and very blessed...a lot of good memories, tons of really good friends, and a great family!
Most of all though, I give praise to the God of the Universe for taking such good care of us! I can feel His hand on us...His divine Will in things...His provision in times of uncertainty, and above all His comfort in the hurting times...because yes, we've had those.
God is good all the time!
And, All the Time, GOD IS GOOD!
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I love your blog! So often you express what I hadn't been able to actually put into words.
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