The best thing about getting old...

Age. It can be a beautiful thing cant it? The acquired knowledge, both from learned lessons and watching others make mistakes, is really priceless. Standing and looking back at a life full of plans and dreams. Have I accomplished them? Have I fallen short? Does it matter as long as I've fulfilled Gods will? Are my children and grandchildren carrying on in a positive way and have I had an impact on them?
Theres also the advantage of seeing fashion trends come and go and then come again. Seeing things in your closet that were out of style for the last 30 years come back so you never have to shop for clothes. With age you realize that so many of the things that were once important to you really arent that important anymore. The car that you have is fine and with age you've realized that the best part about your car is that its paid for. You have become content with a lot less and the contentment you feel is waaaaay better than anything you felt when you were chasing your tail trying to keep up with everyone else.
Age has its detractions too, dont get me wrong. Having to wake up out of a dead sleep to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night is no fun. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon you start thinking about how nice bedtime will feel. When sleep is the highlight of everyday, thats not good. You still have a land line because you think, "what if theres an emergency? My cell phone wont do me any good." Not realizing that every emergency you will have will likely happen away from home. If you do have an emergency at home, it will probably be a power outage in which case your land line wont work anyway. You form a secret love affair with the local news people and would be ashamed for anyone to know that you think the anchorman (woman) is pretty hot. The news that you watched this morning is the same that you see at noon and again at 6, but you dont care because you honestly think something is new. Why else would they call it news? Your pants are pulled up to your chest and you have to unzip to scratch your belly button. You dont care. People laughing at you only makes you more crabby and it gives you a great excuse to say, "back in my day!" Everything costs too much and if it doesnt cost too much its probably because its made cheaply and wont last till you get it home. Computers are our enemy and a tool of the devil but you sure get a kick out of seeing loved ones on that little camera even though they're hundreds of miles away. You just want to be left alone. Quit bugging me. I wanna rest! Why doesnt anyone come over and see me? I sure am lonely.
Age is a grand thing and part of Gods wonderful design for humanity. Its just sad that it has to happen to us. Technology is fine but you just long for the days when life was simpler. People used to have respect for themselves, each other, and for God. If we could just go back in time to the way it used to be. I hate when kids play their music so loud that your windows shake when they drive by but my father-in-law turns the t.v. up so loud that the neighbors down the street know what we're watching. Isnt it funny. Age drives us crazy but we wouldnt know what to do without the elders among us who help us out in so many ways. Spiritually, financially, and any other "lly" you can think of. Kiss an elderly grandmother or give a great big hug to an elderly grandfather today. It wont be long and you'll be there too. How do you want to be looked at and treated when you get there? Until next time...live the life.
LW

I'm testing this to see if I can blog from my phone. Waiting for the snow to start. 8 to 12 inches expected. This has been a really nice year weatherwise.
LW

Getting back in the swing.

Hey everyone,

I forgot how much is involved with keeping this blog up and going. I'm not complaining, I love it, it just takes a lot of time. I forgot how much there is to all of this blogging. My old "subscribe for e-mail updates" widget pooped out on me. Its taken me a while to get a new one. For those of you who subscribed before, you will have to subscribe again. I'm sorry. For those who havent subscribed for e-mail updates, now is a great time to do so. Its fast and easy and you wont have to take the time to look at my blog to see if I've updated it or not. If you're subscribed you'll get an e-mail telling you that I have updated the blog. Please do so if you already havent. I would love for you to sign up as a follower too. Thanks to all of you and now that I have this running again, I should be able to focus on writing. Until then..
LW

Its me again!!

When I last left you it was July and I was 7 months unemployed. Things didn't look good and I talked about how I just didn't know how to pray anymore. The heavens were like brass and I didn't feel like the Lord was hearing my cry at all. I was treading water. I was living the best I could for the Lord but everyday was a new struggle just to get out of bed. I had not felt like that in a long time. I just didn't have the desire to blog anymore, nor did I have any inspiration. I felt like it was time for me to be quiet and listen to God for a while. Little did I know that my unemployment would last into November. Almost 11 months after being laid off, I found employment. My 31st day had finally arrived. It was the first real job offer that I had and it was the first interview I had that I felt was a realistic opportunity. After the third interview (I was about to stab myself in the eye with a dull knife), I was offered the job. I had prayed long and hard for this job and now the Lord was giving me and my family what we so desperately needed. It was just in time too. My unemployment was going to run out in 4 weeks. God is wonderful. He is so faithful. He was there the whole time making preparation for me to find this job. All I had to do was rest in Him and wait. We are all so thankful to you for your support and prayers. Gods people are one of a kind. I do not discount the encouragement and strength garnered from all of you who supported me, whether in this blog, or in person. I love all of you. My family loves all of you. God loves all of you. Its good to be back. I cant wait to share all that I have learned and I will try to help someone in need. Maybe I'll have the words you need to hear. Until then, God bless and keep you. Keep living the life.

LW