Age Is Just a Number? Ha! I Don't Think So.

"Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions."   --- Ecclesiastes 7:10

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My blog, my perspective, ok Folks?  シ

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We've all heard this garbage stuff, right?  ---

C'mon. Seriously?

My nearly 66 years have required me to make tons of changes so that I can keep going till the end of this wild race (Hebrews 12:1).

You know, as opposed to falling apart way early, then limping along, all whiny.

Like--

While younger, I could eat anything. Anything. 

But now? No way. I developed certain food allergies and various other foods create problems for my problems. heh.

In past seasons I could do housework or gardening steadily for hours, but now? After working 15 minutes or so, I sit and rest/read/watch Youtube. You know, to recharge the ol' battery inside.

When a body part begins to fizzle out (ha), I must do online research to discover what's wrong and how to repair it. Often a dietary change is necessary or additional vitamin supplements and also, I must search for new recipes or tweak old stand-bys.

I used to pride myself on being low-maintenance, but Honey, lately? Nope, this ol' gal is living in High Maintenance City and oh boy, the acceptance issues she's worked through. Sheesh.

During earlier seasons, I enthusiasticly drove around various towns so to shop or go out for coffee. These days? Shopping online and drinking cocoa in front of my laptop is my idea of a rollicking good time.

When I remember something I must do, I cannot spin around to go do it, lest I become a tad dizzy. (That's a crazy habit I had to break.) Also, I step more carefully now.

When I wish to remember to do certain tasks later, I must write them down--or else.

I'm often decluttering 'after the party', while considering Naomi's life after I'm gone and my new heavenly one. You know, preparing for both.

During these later years I'm always asking the Holy Spirit for His wisdom rather than my own bright ideas. The Bible says wisdom will save our lives and oh my, I've found that factual.

Acceptance that I can't do things the same old way. 

Not wishing for past seasons. 

Not saying the old days were better. 

Learning to focus on just one thing at a time.

Accepting a shift in priorities.

Discovering new ways to live a simple, daily life.

All these are just a sampling of the changes my age/body/mind have required of me, especially the past two years.

And you know? With Jesus, it's still a very good life and I'm anticipatory of the days to come. As long as He remains with me, helps me fix what breaks, everything will be ok.

We'll make it together, even as circumstances continue to change. In joy, even.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."   --- 2 Timothy 4:7

One thing I love about aging is my increasing reliance upon Jesus. Every hour, every moment, I so need Him.

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Places to go--

Inside the houses Little House on the Prairie was written.

My current favorite instrumental music video to listen to. This one comes in second.

Hidden Rooms and Secret Furniture. (This made me smile and inspired me, too!)

Retired in style.

Today (2/3) only: a free Deb Raney kindle book.

Oh, and we finally watched The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever (I'd waited three long months) and absolutely loved it! Tom cried more than I did, but what else is new?  ツ

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Books I Finished Reading in January (yeah, a few too many cozy mysteries)

God's Perfect Timing by Rev. J. Martin

Three Bird Summer by Sara St. Antoine

Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy: A Robie Book

A Cop and a Coop by Hillary Avis

The Case of the Calico Crab by August Huiell Seaman

A Flock and a Fluke by Hillary Avis

The Riddle of the Red Whale by Edward Fenton

Jellies, Jams and Bodies by Donna Walo Clancy

Jam Up and Jelly Fright by Donna Walo Clancy

Murder with a Hint of Pumpkin Spice by Laura M. Drake

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Never fear! Springtime will come again someday soon.

I do love that as we grow older, we become better as we choose to let God continue His personal work within us. Oh, how we need His wisdom and all else!

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Please remember: My posts are always about more than they appear to be. 

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 "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." ... Matthew 6:14,15