4 Blessings/lessons of ageing, file cabinet drawer C:

“CAUTION”.  When I hit 65 I began falling down.  It was way annoying (embarrassing, in public).  As usual I was slow in making the connection, realizing I’d developed neuropathy in my feet–diminishing sensation.  God is a patient Father, gentle when He speaks.  He didn’t say, “you’re no spring chicken anymore”, or holler, “watch your feet!” 

Since I didn’t expect to get older, pretty much everything that’s happening is a surprise, often a mystery.  Mysteries can make life interesting!

The falling-down-thing means I must “Slow Down”, stop rushing around like everything’s a matter of urgency–it almost never is.

Neuropathy’s 2nd lesson:  when I’d notice blood on the lovely rugs I’d purchased at steal-of-a-deal prices, I’d frown with major irritation–until I noticed my toes were bleeding because I’d bumped them or set something on them (when moving furniture).  I go barefoot at home to maximize ability to “feel” things–I’m still learning: “be more Careful”.  (Caution also applies to kitchen work–knives are intentionally sharp, oven mitts are made for a purpose.)

“CREATIVITY”.  This ageing season has other more fun blessings, though.  I never knew a “craft lady” camped inside me.  I’ve enjoyed making wreaths for myself, and as gifts; also dried flower arrangements–and “candle jars”.

It came to me as I was rinsing out a small pizza sauce jar that it had a nice shape, and warranted saving.  I’m addicted to little pizzas made with English muffins, pizza sauce and cheese–and soon had a goodly number of these jars. 

I began filling them with “little stuff”: aquarium glass pieces, tiny seashells, beads, sequins, etc.  I leave just enough room at the top for a small battery-operated votive candle/tea light).  Then I put the lid on, tie pretty ribbon around it.  Enough people like them, so I keep making ’em.

“COMMUNICATION”.  You’d think it’s a “bad word”, for all that people seem to have great difficulty in managing the necessary skill.  I’m committed to the endeavor of setting a good example, hoping that speaking/writing our thoughts/feelings clearly may move us toward the dream of World Peace.  It’s a lofty goal…I doubt I’ll live to see its fruition, but doing nothing guarantees nothing will result.  

“COMMITMENT”.  Speaking of positive endeavors–I’m committed to sharing (not preaching) about my walk with Christ, God’s goodness, the greatest adventure I’m living as a Christian.  (You never know till you try it!)

There are surely many blessings that begin with “C”.  I’ll stop with 4, due to the A-to-Z Challenge time-crunch… “time-crunch” being a factor in “ageing”.

This post is long…so, blessings on those who read😉

©V.Sparrow, 2024