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THE BACK NINE
Author Unknown
You know ... Time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that we was young, just married and embarking on our new life with each other. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and we wonder where all the years went. We know that We lived them all. We have glimpses of how it was back then and of all our hopes and dreams.
But, here it is... The "back nine" of our life and it catches us by surprise...How did we get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did our youth go?
We remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from us and that "we were only on the first hole" and the "back nine" was so far off that we could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is...our friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and we see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than us...but, we see the great change...Not like the ones that we remember who were young and vibrant...but, like us, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, we find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if we don't on our own free will... we just fall asleep where we sit!
And so...now we enter into this new season of our lifes unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that we wish we had done but never did!! But, at least we know, that though were on the "back nine",and were not sure how long it will last...this we know, that when it's over on this earth... A new adventure will begin! Yes, we have regrets. There are things we wish we hadn't done...things we should have done, but indeed, there are many things were happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the "back nine" yet...let us remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the "back nine" or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY ! HAVE A GREAT DAY Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. LIVE HAPPY IN the years ahead
LASTLY, CONSIDER THIS: ~Your kids are becoming you......but your grandchildren are perfect! ~ Going out is good... Coming home is better! ~ You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!! ~ You realize you're never going to be really good at anything.... Especially golf. ~ The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore. ~ You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep". ~ You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch.. ~ You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"..." ??? ~ Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere. ~ You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!! ~ What used to be freckles are now liver spots. ~ Everybody whispers. ~ You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.
But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!
Stay well, "OLD FRIENDS!"
But, here it is... The "back nine" of our life and it catches us by surprise...How did we get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did our youth go?
We remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from us and that "we were only on the first hole" and the "back nine" was so far off that we could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is...our friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and we see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than us...but, we see the great change...Not like the ones that we remember who were young and vibrant...but, like us, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, we find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if we don't on our own free will... we just fall asleep where we sit!
And so...now we enter into this new season of our lifes unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that we wish we had done but never did!! But, at least we know, that though were on the "back nine",and were not sure how long it will last...this we know, that when it's over on this earth... A new adventure will begin! Yes, we have regrets. There are things we wish we hadn't done...things we should have done, but indeed, there are many things were happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the "back nine" yet...let us remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the "back nine" or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY ! HAVE A GREAT DAY Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. LIVE HAPPY IN the years ahead
LASTLY, CONSIDER THIS: ~Your kids are becoming you......but your grandchildren are perfect! ~ Going out is good... Coming home is better! ~ You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!! ~ You realize you're never going to be really good at anything.... Especially golf. ~ The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore. ~ You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep". ~ You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch.. ~ You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"..." ??? ~ Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere. ~ You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!! ~ What used to be freckles are now liver spots. ~ Everybody whispers. ~ You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.
But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!
Stay well, "OLD FRIENDS!"
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