Change never bothered me much, till the BIG change took over my life. It's not bad, in the early stages, 51 and hoping, hoping this is as bad as it gets? I'm managing on less sleep, more aches and pains but little time to dwell, so I hope. Other changes are taking place, as you know, our newlyweds moved to Kentucky for jobs, doing well and are expecting a baby in November, crowning me a Grandma to 5 now! All while another son is facing a divorce and a possible move out of town. Jobs are few and marriage doesn't seem to last forever anymore? Change please!
The weather is a constant source of change this year too, and not for the good. Wind so sharp and wicked has landed in the Ozarks and won't vacate! Gusts up to 40 miles per hour does not make for a good gardening day! Rain is less than normal. And our temp. was 30 degrees warmer than normal yesterday, we hit 91 in April! I swore I wouldn't put the air on this early, but the poor dog just can't cool down and stop panting, plus the wind is so strong it's taking wall art off the walls! So, the air is on, only till tonight when a cool front and more severe storms are due to come through with rain and cooler temps. I welcome that change!
But change can be good. I've been changing things around outside, a little landscape rearranging. Made a plant run too, but I'm not fighting the wind, they can wait. I did help my grand daughter, Chloe, plant some sunflower seeds yesterday, we hope to make a sunflower house soon. It makes my heart smile to know my grand daughters are flower girls too! :)
I can handle my changes, I may not like them but I am a woman who will get through it and a Mom who will support and let go. The flock, no matter how old, is still young in my heart. The Government is another story, it is in need of a BIG change too!
Sue, sounds like a lot of change going on around you...
ReplyDeleteWe are facing some changes too and I hope that I can keep a hopeful and positive attitude.
I hope the weather gets better for you!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!♥
I am never good with changes. Often I struggle with them. But as you said, there are some good changes and even some of the ones I have struggled with have surprised me with their goodness. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteSome good some bad, I wish for you more good changes, and less bad changes. Hang in there, it will all work out.
ReplyDeleteSo many changes!!! Weather has changed here, too. Winters are so much colder, summers hotter, rains are different, etc. I relate so much to all you said about health, family, etc. It's hard, and sometimes we feel like the earth is slipping out from under us. But we know HE never changes. Nor does He leave us helpless. When our security lies in Him, we know beyond the shadow of any doubt that His plans are being worked out in and through and for us. Smile more. Plant those sunflowers. Somehow, they know what to do even when we don't!
ReplyDeleteSometimes cutting back on caffeine is a help with menopause. You are a fantastic mom, you gave your children a good foundation. As for the government, it`s a lost cause.
ReplyDeleteI'm not one to like change much either--but it's happening! We are the same age, so I understand. It seems that so many things are changing in our world, too--makes my head spin sometimes, LOL!
ReplyDeleteAs for the government--don't get me started. What a mess our elected officials have made of our beautiful country that we love:(
Oh our weather has been just horrible hasn't it!? We had snow, heat wave and tornados all in one week, and frankly it's getting annoying lol!
ReplyDeleteMany prayers for you and your family that the changes all turn towards the best! I know we've been slammed with several changes that we weren't quite ready for, but as always they make us stonger, an keep us closer to God.
Much Love!
Speaking of change, I finally broke down and asked for hormones at my last doctors visit. She put me on a very low dose patch, and it's working wonders! I don't cry all the time, I have energy and I can sleep through the night without waking up and drowning in sweat. I always swore I would never do HRT, but it has certainly been a lifesaver for me (and my family)!
ReplyDeleteWe rejoice when our children are doing well, and we grieve with them when life throws them curveballs. Congratulations on the new grandbaby - they are truly Blessings from God!
Wow. Lots of changes. Everyone says change is good but it sure is hard in the moment. :)
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Change certainly can be stressful. I fight it much of the time, but usually the changes work out in time. We are the same age, so I know what you mean about getting by on less sleep. If you have any tips for getting a better night's sleep, please let me know!
ReplyDeleteAh the winds of change...it can be a double edged sword. Going through our share of it to..what doesn't kill us makes us strong ...so it is said. I am learning at 54 to roll with the flow, and do what I can when I can..and if I can't I roll..not easy....it's okay to let some of it get go...
ReplyDeleteI hear you loud and clear!! At least we are in this together!! *grin*
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Sue
I say, try to ignore the change, it's a little bit of mind over matter, at least mine was. Hope you don't have too many 91's to contend with.
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