Saturday, April 21, 2012

When All The Land Is Wet


Today is the kind of day that gives me the blahs! Dreary. Rainy. Boring.

Song lyrics come to mind: Some April when all the land is wet. That line has been living in my head for years and often surfaces on a day such as this. Although I like the poetic ring, it’s a gloomy thought.

The fact that I’m on the brink of another birthday isn’t helping my mood either. I think this is the first time I’ve ever been troubled by a birthday. I always look forward to celebrating them with my family; it’s a fun occasion. But, this year – to be honest – I’m starting to feel... older.

How quickly the years have passed! At a mere seventeen years old, fresh out of high school, with my whole life ahead of me, I married the love of my life, and promised, “Until death do us part.” Many years have passed; we’ve reared children, enjoyed grandchildren, and shared a multitude of life’s experiences. There were ups and there were downs – more ups, I think.

We’ve been richly blessed! And we're thankful!

But I don’t believe I’m alone in noting that after our parents are gone, and we become the next in line to face mortality, we begin to think differently. We start getting our affairs in order, considering things we never thought about before. We accept that the time is getting closer for the older generation to move on and let the younger one take over. It’s the natural cycle of life.

We're at that time in our lives when we don’t fight the process anymore. It saddens us, but we’ve lived – hopefully, well.  We’re weary.

Ready to pass the torch.



9 comments:

Jon said...

Peg, I sense your mood. I hope it changes. Perk up. each birthday is a reason for celebration. age is only a number. Happy Birthday! Jon

Denise said...

Oh peggy, don't let a birthday do that to you. They're all good. Jon is right. age is only a number. Enjoy your day! Denise

sam said...

cmon peg. you can't worry about your age. you have to much talent and it doesn't matter how old you are. perk up. keep the posts coming. your fans love you. sam

Anonymous said...

Great post, but I hope you'll be back in a good mood soon. Another birthday means nothing. Have a happy day with your family and forget about your age.

charlie@hotmail.com said...

The sun will shine tomorrow and you'll feel different peg. Happy Birthday! charlie

Drema said...

Peggy, I wish that I could look as beautiful as you are both inside and out you are such an inspiration to so many. God Bless you and all you do.

Peggy~ said...

Thank you for such a sweet comment, Drema! You are a special person. A true friend!

Someone once asked my mother how she stayed so young looking and she said, "I've been to God's Beauty Parlor." I think of that every time I look at you.

karen frazier said...

I understand your musings; I often feel the same. Love you!

Peggy~ said...

Love you, too, my good friend! ♥