They (whoever they are) say that our lives are just seasons we pass through. The season of youth, the season of newly weds, the season of becoming parents, the season of becoming grandparents.......
So I am beginning a new season in life. Actually WE are beginning a new season in life. Today I drove to the depot to pick up my husband from work. He walked out of that depot a different man.
After 30 years with the same employer he has retired!
I don't think it's completely set in yet. He's sitting at his computer as he usually does after a day of work, catching up on the latest news and emails. He's taken his after work shower and eaten some food and after reading on his computer he will sit in his little chair facing the TV and fall asleep as usual.
His body will be on work time for a while. He'll probably fall asleep in his chair early for a while and wake up early for a while. One can only imagine how a body would adjust from the alarm going off at 1:00am for 30 years to not going off at all!
I'm sure that soon he will be soaking up the enjoyment of knowing that he will never have to set that alarm for 1:00am again unless he WANTS to.
I'm happy for him. He has worked hard and faithfully for many, many long years. He deserves to relax and work only if he wants to where he wants to. He and I will have more time to do things together and enjoy each others company.
On this day our lives ahead of us is a mystery, an adventure waiting to be pursued. He plans to work part-time and is waiting for responses to some places which he chose to apply.
I think I'm the one who is in a state of wonder the most. I'm wondering how my routine that I've gotten comfortable in will be effected.
His life is changing and he is now in a place that he can do whatever he wants to do. My daily routines will mostly need to stay the same. I've gotten used to his work hours, his early to bed hours, my up late alone hours. So I will be the one making the most adjustments, at least that's how I see it now.
I'm sure that God is opening doors of wonder and great treasures for us. You may be hearing both some grumbling and some praises as I tell our story of our next season!
So I am beginning a new season in life. Actually WE are beginning a new season in life. Today I drove to the depot to pick up my husband from work. He walked out of that depot a different man.
After 30 years with the same employer he has retired!
I don't think it's completely set in yet. He's sitting at his computer as he usually does after a day of work, catching up on the latest news and emails. He's taken his after work shower and eaten some food and after reading on his computer he will sit in his little chair facing the TV and fall asleep as usual.
His body will be on work time for a while. He'll probably fall asleep in his chair early for a while and wake up early for a while. One can only imagine how a body would adjust from the alarm going off at 1:00am for 30 years to not going off at all!
I'm sure that soon he will be soaking up the enjoyment of knowing that he will never have to set that alarm for 1:00am again unless he WANTS to.
I'm happy for him. He has worked hard and faithfully for many, many long years. He deserves to relax and work only if he wants to where he wants to. He and I will have more time to do things together and enjoy each others company.
On this day our lives ahead of us is a mystery, an adventure waiting to be pursued. He plans to work part-time and is waiting for responses to some places which he chose to apply.
I think I'm the one who is in a state of wonder the most. I'm wondering how my routine that I've gotten comfortable in will be effected.
His life is changing and he is now in a place that he can do whatever he wants to do. My daily routines will mostly need to stay the same. I've gotten used to his work hours, his early to bed hours, my up late alone hours. So I will be the one making the most adjustments, at least that's how I see it now.
I'm sure that God is opening doors of wonder and great treasures for us. You may be hearing both some grumbling and some praises as I tell our story of our next season!
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