The Winter of our lives...

And it's winter before we know it.... I don't know who wrote this, but it is good!!!


REFLECTIONS


You know, time has a way of moving too quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems only 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 things were 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 babies 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 my winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.

But, here it is ... we're retired now and we both are turning getting gray ... we move slower and I see in us those older folks I used to see that we never thought we'd be. We're not in such bad shape considering our years ... but, I see the great changes and our winter is upon us.

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 ... somedays it's mandatory because 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 all the things I love.

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last ... this much 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 Its all in a lifetime of living and loving.

So, if you're not in your winter yet ... let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you ever thought possible. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly!

Life goes by swiftly so, 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 MY FRIEND!!

~author unknown~