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You know, time has a way of moving quickly 
and catching you unaware 
of the passing years. 
It seems just yesterday 
that I was a young girl, 
just married and embarking 
on my new life with my mate. 


  
And yet in a way, 
it seems like eons ago, 
and I wonder where all the years went.  
I know that I lived them all... 
And I have glimpses 
of how it was back then 
and of all my hopes and dreams... 
But, here it is...
the winter of my life 
and it catches me by surprise. 
How did I get here so fast? 
Where did the years go 
and where did my babies go? 
And where did my youth go? 



I remember well 
seeing older people 
through the years and 
thinking that those older people 
were years away from me 
and that winter was so far off 
that I could not fathom it 
or imagine fully what it would be like.


 
But, here it is ...
husband retired and 
he's really getting gray ...
he moves slower and I see an older man now. 
He's in much better shape than me ... 
but, I see the great change...  
Not the one I married 
who was dark and young and strong ... 
but, like me, 
his age is beginning 
to show and we are now those 
older folks that we used to see 
and never thought we'd be. 



Each day now, 
I find that just getting a shower 
is a real target for the day! 
And taking a nap is not a treat anymore ...
it's mandatory! 
Cause if I don't on my own free will ...
I just fall asleep where I sit!

 

And so, 
now I enter into this 
new season of my life 
unprepared for all the aches and pains 
and the loss of strength 
and ability to go and do things. 



But, at least I know, 
that though the winter has come,
and I'm not sure how long it will last ...
This I know, that when it's over ...
its over.
Yes, I have regrets.
There are things I wish I hadn't done ...
things I should have done.
But indeed, 
there are many things I'm happy 
to have done.
It's all in a lifetime.



So, if you're not in your winter yet ...
let me remind you, 
that it will be here faster than you think. 
So, whatever you would like to accomplish 
in your life please do it quickly! 



Life goes by quickly.
So, do what you can today,
because you can never be sure 
whether this is your winter or not! 



You have no promise 
that you will see 
all the seasons of your life. 
So, live for good today 
and say all the things 
that you want your loved ones to remember.



"Life is a gift to you. 
The way you live your life 
is your gift 
to those who came after. 
Make it a fantastic one." 

LIVE IT WELL!! 



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