I'm in a great mood: it's my husband's birthday today, my kids had a terrific surprise birthday party with many of my friends last night, and we put our daughter and granddaughter safely on the plane to go home after a lovely week's visit. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself before, and worried about a bunch of stuff I have no control over, and knew I was spinning my wheels for no reason, yet couldn't quite take my foot off the pedal. Now I have survived the last swim for the season at the cabin, which always makes me sad, and accepted that I'm older than I ever dreamed possible, and just tackling the issue of whether I can get my eye doctor's okay for my driver's license renewal. Every time I think of not driving I feel fearful of the big changes it will cause in my life. But I'll walk and bus everywhere if I have to, and what is more important is that I can see well enough out of my good eye to read, write and do all the normal things, and yes, I drive fine, too. We'll see if the DMV agrees.
So this is my husband's and my birthday week, and we're in good health, have healthy family, many friends and a comfortable lifestyle. Change is hard, but it does bring rewards, and gratitude is something I find in abundance these days. At least mostly I do. And in this moment I am so touched by my blessings.
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