And The Days Fly By

 

 

We are all born to a world of change,

Though we may never know why...

We Grow and learn, despair, rejoice,

Wonder and laugh, and cry...

And the Days fly by.

 

And some look back

With little more

Than regret and a wistful sigh,

Or worry their way toward the future,

Or do their best to deny

That the days fly by.

 

Each moment in time

Is a gift that comes...

And goes in the blink of an eye.

We question as always,

The meaning of Life,

And "to live" is the only reply.

 

So with each day I celebrate

With you in the here and now

And May we live as well as life will allow,

And may our spirits be ever high

So they, too, fly...

As the days fly by.

 

As I was packing my momento's, pictures, and little tidbits of my life today, I found a birthday card that my sister Geraldine had sent me on my birthday a few years ago and on this card was written "And the Days fly by" ...the verses were sweet then as I read it, but sweeter now as the meaning of each word resonated within me...May you find the sweetness of Life and may your spirit be ever high...as your days fly by.....

 

Love to all of you...my Dearest Family, My Children, Grandchildren and my Friends...

 

 

Dearest Julieann...I read your comments that you left on my space and I immediately went to your space....I wanted to add a comment there but for some unknown reason I couldn't...so in hopes that you come back to visit....This blog is for you!

To begin with Julieann, I read your blogs and found tears and laughter...my soul took flight as I read your words.  You have been through much and like your blog that sums it up under sisterhood...you are a strong strong woman in spirit and heart.  I am so thankful that you are home and recovering from your hospitalization...wow Julieann..you certainly have gone through the tough times!

Allen sounds like your other soul....sweet and warm and there when you need it...your angel upon the earth...ahhh Julieann we all need such an angel!  I am so thankful that his wings envelope you and keep you safe...

I am sleepless tonight.  It is cool in Colorado and damp...the rain fell earlier and now the air is crisp with a hint of late Fall approaching...I so love Fall...and I will miss the changing seasons that I have known here in Colorado...yet Florida beckons me ...touching my soul with the rolling waves of the Ocean...I long to bathe in the Sea...walk upon the sand in my bare feet...smell the warm humid air as it fills my lungs with joy.

I hope to hear from you soon Julieann and most of all I will visit your site often..it is so wonderful...your words sing within me.....

Forever.....Sandra

 

 Friday at last..I can relax this weekend to a degree.  The condo is all painted and looks so nice...the plan now is to pick out carpet and tile tomorrow and order it and then let the experts do the rest.  The condo should be on the market for sale immediately after the carpet and tile is finished..yahoo!!!

 

I took a walk tonight after work to the Lake...the leaves were blowing in the wind..they are already turning the grand colors of Autumn.  A Fall chill was in the air as I walked to the Ancient Men's Lake.  I stood watching the waves ripple as I hugged my sweater about me.  This is my favorite season in Colorado.  I felt the presence once again of my loved ones ...their spirits sweetly caressing me as their love reached beyond the Beyond to where I stood.  I felt warm within...protected by the knowledge that Love surpasses all understanding...that Love is the Permanent of Life.  I, who have thought that nothing is permanent except change, have come to realize that Love is the one constant...the ever present ...the permanence.

 

I settled down upon the grass by the bank of the Lake...my thoughts quieting.  The Autumn evening spread out before me as I sat taking it all in.  Life has been an unexpected joy for me complete with all of the twists and turns that Life seems to bring.  I sat day-dreaming...my move is but a short way off now to Florida.  My condo in Florida awaits me.  A new life...another chapter...    

My back ached dully...weather change is imminent with a cold front coming in tonight with temperatures to drop to a high of 59 tomorrow.  My back pain has confirmed what the weather channel has reported.  I shifted my position and sat for a bit longer savoring the reflection of the trees in reds and gold that framed my Ancient Men's Lake.

 

I finally stood and began the familiar walk back to my home.  Cleo Cat warmly greeted me..She softly purred as she rubbed up against my leg.  I reached down and held her little body close to my heart.  She has been a great little companion to me now that the Ancient Men have gone to be with Michael.  I smiled thinking of Michael walking with the Ancient Men...I knew their presence had been with me at the Lake...comforting and warm beside me just as Cleo felt within my arms.  I smiled.  Serenity blossoming within me comforted by this thought.

 

Like the Autumn of Colorado, I too am in the Autumn of my years.  It is good to be alive...full of Life...full of joy and expectation of what is today and what is yet tomorrow...

 

I will sleep gentle tonight...as the wind whispers outside my window and the Autumn Leaves drift lazily across the lawn...

 

 

 

 

 

First of all dearest Family, Friends, and the Interested...The painting is completed in the condo...what a job! For such a small place it seemed as tho it was such an ordeal...thankfully Tina, my Granddaughter and her friend literally took over the project and now it is done.  Now a phone call to the carpet estimator tomorrow and arrange for a time to come out and measure for new carpet and new tile....in approximately two weeks I estimate...this condo is all finished and ready for the Real Estate Lady to begin showing.

 

I am finding myself feeling like a "short-timer" both at work and at home...in a few days I begin the process for application for early retirement...I am more than ready I must admit...and more than ready to move.  I am packing only the things I wish to take (the wonderful momentos...the priceless family pictures...the little knick-knacks that I love...and place them carefully in the garage for the move to Florida.

The garage has approximately two hours left of my time to weed out a few more items and toss/take to Good Will....I donated many of my hard-bound books for the Library at work... another weekend and that will be finished.

 

Why this all seems such a huge undertaking to me remains a mystery.  I seem to find myself exhausted over the most menial tasks..(sigh)..this is not me...this woman who I once was...the woman who worked 12-hour and more shifts in Intensive Care for years....this woman who once seemed to have an unexhaustable well of energy....now I find has left...and this woman I have become has arrived....Ready to retire..ready to relax..play with Grandchildren...take walks...enjoy the roses along the path of Life.  When did this magical change happen I wonder?  It seems as tho it was overnight....I fell asleep...the energetic woman...and awoke...the tired woman....ahhhh Life presents us with such strange enigmas.

 

I am readying for work tomorrow..I also find that I am treasuring each day with the boys at the facility...imaging their faces upon my memory....spending precious moments with them in conversation.

 

I received word from my family in Nebraska that my sister Geraldine had sustained a heart attack..the second for her.  I immediately called her and we talked.  I felt relieved that she sounded well for the most part...but like me...her voice reflected exhaustion.  I am glad she is retired....and with Ray, her husband who cares for her.  It is good that she has Ray.

 

Tonight I am washing my scrubs...another week lies ahead of me....The beat goes on....I hope I don't skip a beat (smile)...Just a bit more...