There was a time I considered that to be old. Not today.
Today, I believe it is a gift and mine has been exceptional.
I spent 30 years raising 4 children. I got divorced. I learned how to work with my hands, and put myself through tech school.
I handled reindeer for Santa, drove around this Big, Beautiful Country – CT to MN, MN to Texas, and back. I worked pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. I portaged with friends in the Boundary Waters of Canada, meeting a mama bear and her cub. I crossed the Gulf Stream from FL to the Bahamas in a a36-foot sailboat.
I landed a job, bought a car, bought a house.
Through it all, I wrote poetry, enjoyed being in Nature and mainly, I grew in my trust of the Lord.
Yes, life has been up and down, but overall, rich in experience and beauty and friendships.
I learned Wim Hof Breathing, meditation at the Common Ground in MN and practice gratitude. Join me!
Life is just beginning, in a new way.
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Beautiful post by one of the most beautiful 60 year olds I know! May your journey of faith and love be long, and may you continue to bless as you follow life’s twists and turns.
Oh thank you, dear friend, for your sweet wishes. Enduring friendships make so much of it worthwhile!
Love this as always. Your passion for all that is contained in the world around you never ceases to amaze me! You are such a power of example in your love for the Lord. Blessings to you dear friend. ❤️
Liz
P.S. Wasn’t I supposed to come take a look at your property?
Happy Birthday! May you have a Goldilocks birthday – one that is “just right!”
Thank you! From someone whose motto is, “Life is short. So am I. Live big!
Thank you dear friend. I’d love for you to come by and help me guess what is sprouting around my yard!!!
I will message you so we can find a time. Hugs!