This morning I had my first cup of coffee on our son-in-law's deck in
Minnesota. It was in the mid-70s with a slight breeze. Exhilarating after
leaving Fort Myers 95 degree 90% humidity. We had to take a breather from the
heat, so headed for Minnesota's cooler and breezier climes. Here the weather
may change in an instant, but for now it is intoxicating.
We're
on the go so much that I haven't been in one place long enough to blog. Today
we're going to spend some time with my husband's great grandson Marcus. We
haven't seen him, except for photos, since he was a few months old. Now he's
walking. The family was eager for us to see their new home.
After
13 years in Fort Myers, my husband wants to move back to be near family. Now we've
added house hunting into the mix on the condition that we can sell our villa.
My online life is not affected in any way except for the transition periods,
and the reason why this blog and others are super late.
Since my own children are scattered across the country, where I live does not seem to matter. The only change will be that they must visit us rather than have us fly out to see them. Aging does have its disadvantages. But more than getting older, ill health this year has cut a big swathe across my extracurricular activities.
We
all have ups and downs in our lives no matter what age. How we handle the
crises that come to us will determine whether we allow circumstances to get us
down or to serve as a stimulus to our malcontent which motivates change.
Degas
taped his paintbrushes to his arthritic hands so he could continue painting. Beethoven
lost his hearing, but could hear the notes in his head and continued composing.
Countless other artists and musicians have overcome obstacles to create beauty with their feet or teeth. They have been blind and limbless, but have gone on to become famous using their internal gifts in spite of their disabilities.
Countless other artists and musicians have overcome obstacles to create beauty with their feet or teeth. They have been blind and limbless, but have gone on to become famous using their internal gifts in spite of their disabilities.
Fall in Apple Valley, MN, water color on silk
Why not you? Why
not me? You are more than the imperfect body you have been given.
Your spirit and soul reign supreme. Your gifts are eternal and intrinsic to who
you are. Don't give up on life just yet. Discover the power you have within.
Test your limits. If you believe in a higher power harness your dreams to something
greater than yourself.
