September 12, 2008

I decided to join the 21st century and have a blog. I mean I am not really over the hill. Some days I feel as if I have reached the summit and am starting my decline. Yet, other days I feel I am just beginning my ascent. Of course when I pass by a mirror and catch a glimpse, although I try not to do that too often, I am shocked at how they don't make mirrors like they used to any more!!! I look at the lines, I look at the gray and I realize I have earned them. I have travelled the road of life, seen so much, and the happenings have left their mark, so I wear my wrinkles and gray proudly. They define me as a person. Musing back on mhy life, I am keenly aware of all I have learned. From misfortune has come fortune. From choices have come consequences. From just being has come growing. I have been so fortunate to have a loving husband who puts up with this A type personality! There is certainly never a dull molment. I am constantly multi-tasking - and the tasks make for a chaos of papers all over the house. Not only have I been blessed with a loving husband, but also I have been blessed with three incredible sons, Andy, Jon and Dan, who are constantly a source of pride. They are caring, loving, industrious and bright. Having chosen wonderful mates, Ruth, Dorothy, and Dawn, they have given me the daughters I never had. Each has a family, so I am blessed with 7 grandchildren and one more is on the way. The 5 granddaughters are delightful and not having had any girls, I am truly enjoying interacting with them, buying them clothes, baking with them, doing their hair and of course pollishing their nails. The 2 grandsons are wonderful. They are very active, love their trucks and are constantly in motion. Of course, let me not forget my dog, Stanley. He is a Springer Spaniel, 12 years old and absolutely adorable. He follows me all over the house and enjoys jogging with me.