Post by Rhonda on Nov 26, 2008 4:45:11 GMT -5
REFLECTIONS
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and
catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was a young girl,
just married and embarking on
my new life with my husband.
And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago,
and I wonder where 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 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 folks
were years away from me and
winter was so far off that I could not fathom it
or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is, my husband is retired
and he's really getting grey,
he moves slower and I see an older man now.
He is in much better shape than me
but I see the great change ....
not the one I married who was dark
and young and strong,
but like me his age is beginning to show
and now we are those older folks
we used to see and never thought that we'd be.
And so, I enter into this new season of my life,
unprepared for all the aches and pains
and for the loss of strength and
ability to go and do things.
But at least I know,
that though the winter has come,
and I am not sure how long it will last .....
when its over I will enjoy the spring
in the arms of my loving Father,
and wait for my loved ones
to come when their winter is over, too.
So, if you are 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,
do it quickly!
For remember the scripture ....
our life is but a vapor, it vanishes away.
So, do what you can today,
because you can never be sure if
this is your winter or not.
You have no promise that you will see
all the seasons in your life.
So, live for God today and
say all the things that you want
your loved ones to remember.
Life is God's gift to you.
The way you live your life is your gift to God
Make it a fantastic one and live it well.
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and
catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was a young girl,
just married and embarking on
my new life with my husband.
And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago,
and I wonder where 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 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 folks
were years away from me and
winter was so far off that I could not fathom it
or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is, my husband is retired
and he's really getting grey,
he moves slower and I see an older man now.
He is in much better shape than me
but I see the great change ....
not the one I married who was dark
and young and strong,
but like me his age is beginning to show
and now we are those older folks
we used to see and never thought that we'd be.
And so, I enter into this new season of my life,
unprepared for all the aches and pains
and for the loss of strength and
ability to go and do things.
But at least I know,
that though the winter has come,
and I am not sure how long it will last .....
when its over I will enjoy the spring
in the arms of my loving Father,
and wait for my loved ones
to come when their winter is over, too.
So, if you are 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,
do it quickly!
For remember the scripture ....
our life is but a vapor, it vanishes away.
So, do what you can today,
because you can never be sure if
this is your winter or not.
You have no promise that you will see
all the seasons in your life.
So, live for God today and
say all the things that you want
your loved ones to remember.
Life is God's gift to you.
The way you live your life is your gift to God
Make it a fantastic one and live it well.