Of rich and royal hue;
An everlasting vision
Of the ever-changing view;
A wond'rous woven magicI
n bits of blue and gold;
A tapestry to feel and see;
Impossible to hold.
- Carole King
What is it about having a birthday that makes you want to sit and reflect on the life you have already lived?
Is it because you want to go through the “files” and see what has transpired over the years and to ponder over the memories?
Or is it because you want to do some mental “housekeeping” and start throwing out all the bits of garbage that you have mentally stored away for a rainy day (rainy day? hah!) in case it was going to be important?
I don’t know about you, but I seem to get reflective on the days leading up to my birthday – I wonder about all the things that could have been; all the things that shouldn’t have been. I think of all the people who have passed through my life, some have stayed, some have been and moved on, and some have sadly passed on.
My life has been a rich tapestry so far… I was blessed with wonderful parents and family who at times have tested the levels of my patience (of which I have little). Sadly both my mum and dad have passed; still I have 3 older brothers who remind me constantly where my roots have come from. May it continue to weave such a rich and wonderous creation.
I have been blessed to have found Evan and for him and I to live our idyllic life style at Massie Lodge. We have the canines, the equines and not to forget lastly the birds that seem to have lived a very long time.
Not everyone gets the chance, or should I say “takes” the chance to live their dream; so I am lucky.
You know, perhaps turning 43 isn’t so bad after all. Sure there are a few lines on the face, the body has changed a bit since I was a 21 year old, but I am healthy, I am happy with my lot in life. Not everyone chooses to live their dream – but we have and for that I am blessed.
Step up to the plate, take a huge almighty swing – give it your best shot. Sounds a bit like life to me!
Helen
Is it because you want to go through the “files” and see what has transpired over the years and to ponder over the memories?
Or is it because you want to do some mental “housekeeping” and start throwing out all the bits of garbage that you have mentally stored away for a rainy day (rainy day? hah!) in case it was going to be important?
I don’t know about you, but I seem to get reflective on the days leading up to my birthday – I wonder about all the things that could have been; all the things that shouldn’t have been. I think of all the people who have passed through my life, some have stayed, some have been and moved on, and some have sadly passed on.
My life has been a rich tapestry so far… I was blessed with wonderful parents and family who at times have tested the levels of my patience (of which I have little). Sadly both my mum and dad have passed; still I have 3 older brothers who remind me constantly where my roots have come from. May it continue to weave such a rich and wonderous creation.
I have been blessed to have found Evan and for him and I to live our idyllic life style at Massie Lodge. We have the canines, the equines and not to forget lastly the birds that seem to have lived a very long time.
Not everyone gets the chance, or should I say “takes” the chance to live their dream; so I am lucky.
You know, perhaps turning 43 isn’t so bad after all. Sure there are a few lines on the face, the body has changed a bit since I was a 21 year old, but I am healthy, I am happy with my lot in life. Not everyone chooses to live their dream – but we have and for that I am blessed.
Step up to the plate, take a huge almighty swing – give it your best shot. Sounds a bit like life to me!
Helen
1 comment:
Happy Birthday to you ... you know 43 isnt that old in the scheme of things!
Post a Comment