Y S' footprints on the melting snow at Sinchiang, China. 
Yours Sincerely ( Y S ) received this in his mail. It is a good reminder for those who have reached the summit and also those who are still climbing. Read on .......And then it is Winter.
You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly
and catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young,
just married and embarking on my new life with my mate.
And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago,
and I wonder where all the years went.
I know that I lived them all...
And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams...
But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...
How did I get here so fast?
Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well...
seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people
were years away from me and that winter was so far off
that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like...
But, here it is...
my friends are retired and getting grey...
they move slower and I see an older person now.
Some are in better and some worse shape than me...
but, I see the great change...
Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...
but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks
that we used to see and never thought we'd be.
Each day now, I 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 I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so...
now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared
for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability
to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!!
But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...
this I know, that when it's over... its over...
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...
things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done.
It's all in a lifetime...
So, if you're not in your winter yet...
let me 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 this is your winter 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! BE THANKFUL!
8 comments:
Hello Thomas,
Very inspiring post. This post contains all the thoughts that run in my head constantly and I find it difficult to reconcile with these thoughts. Time flew on wings. I can see it flying away from me. I never thought I will grow old, I never thought that my strength will slowly go out of me. I have become slower and I envy the youngster who can move fast. One of the biggest problem is to accept the reality and get on with whatever life remains and enjoy it. I am doing my best.I could not have lived a better life. I did whatever I can.I lived most of the time out doors, meeting people,visiting places and so on.I raised a family and suddenly I find all my children are grown up and on their own.I know it is good yet I feel sometimes that I should be the center of all attraction. I realize this cannot be. And so I move on each day at a time trying to do whatever I can.
Fantastic post. I enjoyed reading it.
Joseph
Joseph, there is nothing so certain as growing old and finally "heaven bound" as the income tax.I also seize every day and LIVE to the hilt.Similarly I get connected and enlarge my circle of friends, and most of my days are on the golf course. I also find that the golf distance is not getting farther, but straighter. I guess that is the consolation of age. Joe, let's be like wine, it get better as it ages . LOL
Dear Thomas,
I love this post very much. My own thoughts on the same subject of growing older. I don't need to say anything, it says it all.
Would you mind if I borrow this and bring it to my facebook page? Many should see this and why I want it passed on forward. I will credit you with a corresponding link. Do let me know; thanks.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely thought. Blessings to you and your family.
I totally agree with everything you have said. I too believe that we must express what we want to express, and not let time slip by, and later on regret.
After a long time, you honoured me with your visit to my blog, thank you.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Ellen, no problem. It is for sharing. Share on.
We should be thankful for winter. Not everyone get to experience it!
footiam, how true. Some faded out in spring !
Thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad I returned the visit, I really enjoyed this post. It says it all really. Last birthday I realized I am closer to 70 than 60 and that took me by surprise. 70! Imagine! Strangely I feel being an old person very liberating. The enjoyment of life is different but richer somehow. May you have many more birthdays and reflections like todays post.
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