In her blog she wrote, “Age is a topic that adults of different ages often talk about in my therapy groups. We have so many preconceptions and judgments about age. For example, women aren’t supposed to share their age. Why not? I’m proud that I’ve reached the age of 71.”
She posted many quotes about aging. They got me thinking about that topic and how it relates to today’s prompt. Prioritize tomorrow? What about today? You’re one day older… How do you feel about it?
Do you look in the mirror and count your wrinkles? Or do you wink at the mirror and thank God for another day?
I commented about aging on Ann’s blog. This is what I wrote:
“Aging is a gift not all humans are given. It’s a privilege to age along side my 85-year-old hubby. I’m only six months behind him. We will celebrate our 63rd anniversary this February (and there were nay-sayers who said it wouldn’t last!). I can honestly say we love one another more now than we did the day we were married. It’s a well worn, comfortable, endearing, respectful love. If you are given the gift of aging, unwrap it, flaunt it, appreciate each day, share your gained wisdom, and thank God for each sunrise-sunset. Life is a gift!”
The Lord promises His continued love and concern for the elderly. “I will be your God throughout your lifetime — until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you (Isaiah 46:4)
Thank God for this new day. What is your number one priority for today? Carpe’ Diem!
Amazing connection between priority, or the organizational pursuit of getting things done, and aging. My number one priority, as yours is, to enjoy each and every precious day with the one’s we love. I tend to follow Alice around in a fairly predictable manner. She loves all four of her children and one special niece that is of her sister’s. So whenever she gets that bug , we travel to spend time with her children individually. Only once in the last few decades, were all her children present at once. You know, weddings and funerals. Having spent the last 45 years with Alice, I’ve watched all of them grow up, marry, divorce, marry again and sadly divorce again, I’ve seen her grandchild be born and watch them grow to adults. And in one case, she’s married and had two children making Alice a great grandmother. All the while, my priorities haven’t changed. I enjoy everyday as before, in her presence. I guess that’s one technique that the coach really drilled into me, how to stay in one loving relationship and appreciate it. Aging? I don’t see Alice as anything but the woman I met 45 plus years ago but I sometimes need glasses to read my music from time to time.
Yes, John, I think as we age it does become harder to stay focused long enough to complete projects. Tenacity is the key… as well as trying to make sure the projects we begin are worthy of the time it takes to finish them! Don’t you think?
In her blog she wrote, “Age is a topic that adults of different ages often talk about in my therapy groups. We have so many preconceptions and judgments about age. For example, women aren’t supposed to share their age. Why not? I’m proud that I’ve reached the age of 71.”
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I like your response to Ann’s blog
Thank you, Derrick.
Amazing connection between priority, or the organizational pursuit of getting things done, and aging. My number one priority, as yours is, to enjoy each and every precious day with the one’s we love. I tend to follow Alice around in a fairly predictable manner. She loves all four of her children and one special niece that is of her sister’s. So whenever she gets that bug , we travel to spend time with her children individually. Only once in the last few decades, were all her children present at once. You know, weddings and funerals. Having spent the last 45 years with Alice, I’ve watched all of them grow up, marry, divorce, marry again and sadly divorce again, I’ve seen her grandchild be born and watch them grow to adults. And in one case, she’s married and had two children making Alice a great grandmother. All the while, my priorities haven’t changed. I enjoy everyday as before, in her presence. I guess that’s one technique that the coach really drilled into me, how to stay in one loving relationship and appreciate it. Aging? I don’t see Alice as anything but the woman I met 45 plus years ago but I sometimes need glasses to read my music from time to time.
I totally relate, Peter. Like you, I clearly see Bob as the guy I met 66 years ago … but I need glasses to see anything else clearly!
Yes I agree, but I am getting a bit tired these days and don’t finish things I set out to do.
Yes, John, I think as we age it does become harder to stay focused long enough to complete projects. Tenacity is the key… as well as trying to make sure the projects we begin are worthy of the time it takes to finish them! Don’t you think?
You are right Jan.