As I sit here today and my body hurts from too much activity yesterday painting at a friend's new apartment... I realize, I am getting old. Granted, this is not my first realization of my age, my body not willing to do things it did twenty years ago, but it sure resonignates again today, when my hands ache, my calves hurt, and my back is sore.
I don't blame my friend, granted I am sure she is sore today as well, we are not spring chicks anymore. But I still have a fast paced gait, I can outwalk most of my family, and some friends. I still read without glasses or contacts, and I still have a good amount of energy.
All of the things that I am able to do everyday I am eternally grateful. Everyday that I wake up I am thankful. I am thankful I can get out of bed, I can shower, that I have the knowledge to drive myself to and from the gym, and I am able to exercise and on the list goes, but all of these things are normal everyday occurances, simple, and easy, but I try to remind myself that there are those out there who can't dress themselves everyday, or drive a car, or fully use every limb they have. I am blessed beyond measure, beyond my own deservance, and so.. I end this with a thanks to my creator and God, who gives all these things to me, who can take them away at any moment in an instant, I praise God for the things, the very simple things that I am able to do for myself everyday.
May each of us be grateful for the mercy and grace we are given by the Lord who loves us.
