July 14, 2010
Last night we were watching the news and we heard a thud at the front door where upon when opened, there was a very large box beaten severely by UPS, but seeing my name on the tag - I couldn't wait to dig into it. . . Truly I expected to go chasing after that truck to say whatever the contents - it had to have broken pieces! As I ripped away the tape I discovered three large gift wrapped boxes - they too where smashed in. I ripped the pretty paper off them and then to my surprise, after relieving the contents from tons of packing material, there were dishes. Dishes with my funny little deco scheme of roosters/chickens. My daughter-in-law, Joy had sent me an early b'day present. Would you believe???!!! Not one piece had a trace of so much as a scratch. Maybe turning 70 in September will be pretty much the same - I've felt a little smashed lately, but I have to tell you - I'm not broken and this Season called "Senior" is just what it is. . . you don't get here without some rough rides and honey, in the last 10 years I've ridden in not a few moving trucks and re-organized my life to fit the day too many times to be amused. Through it all I found that my box has stayed in tack and I can do this! While I'm re-arranging my packaging for this Season, our grandchildren are sailing into new Seasons of their own:
Jack, our 10 year old won his first Iron-man trophy - he is our natural athlete, who knows where his talent will take him?!
Trey & Mallory began their trip home to OKC after a year in Eugene, Ore. via bikes. Trey tells me the sights are too marvelous to take in. He and Mallory were married 2 years on 7/11. This is a Season of discovery for them as they believe God for the impossible.
My Season doesn't include a bicycle and certainly not biking, swimming and running with Jack. I can still keep stride with Gerald and that's no mean feat!
Now McKenzie and Mat are in a delightful Season called Engagement. They've set their date, the wedding place is secured, the dress has been bought ~ We are all full of plans, what a happy time!
Seasons ~ We are where we are by design, there are no oops with God. Seeing my life and the lives of those I love from this pinnacle called "70" - there is a pattern, because there is a Designer. I'm so thankful today that each Season has it's delights and it's smashings. My prayer is that I'll remember to see it from God's Season and that's called "Eternity". paulette
Oh my friend, 70 is good...I too had some thoughts about life before that day arrived and it was such a good day that it has been that way since. You are right "seasons" are here and they come and go. May God be with us as we go through those "seasons". Not to be bitter as quinine but sweet as honey.
ReplyDeleteI told honey this am that these days are "precious" day not realizing you were thinking along the same lines...Great minds think alike!!! Love you J
Whatever season you are in, Paulette, you are the youngest in "our" house of friends, gals, the girls, girlfriends, pals....whatever you want to call us....you talk, we listen....you lead, we follow....you cry, we cry,too....you laugh, we wet our drawers laughing, too!!!! Thank you for being who and what you are...for allowing God to make you who and what you are....because we are ALL richer because of it!!!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way...didn't know we had in common the love of chickens and roosters...I have dozens of them on a ledge in my kitchen....love their vibrant colors and tenacity. Something you and I have!!!!lol:) Love J
ReplyDeleteI love how your words paint such a beautiful picture of life. I love you dear lady, have a blessed one.
ReplyDeleteDear friend...you must be busy....I have posted tons of things and waiting on you to catch up!!!!lol love u.J
ReplyDeleteAre you blogging???? Let us hear the good words of the day!!!
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