Tonight
As I write on the eve of what will be
The beginning of my 7th decade on this earth
I ponder 60 years of life
Grateful is a word that is
Prevalent on my lips
So many wonderful memories tucked
Away in my heart
Treasured are 30 years of marriage
To a man who loved me well
Though he is missed daily
I treasure the gift of his presence
Adoption: another treasured word
Not only has God blessed my life
With two amazing sons through adoption
His love for us means we are
Adopted into His forever family
How amazing is that
Family, more precious than jewels
So many that God has placed in my life
Grateful for each and every one
I wear their love around my neck with honor
Friendships, both far and near
Grateful cannot suffice in depth of those
Whose love and faithful understanding
Have truly saved my life at times
Work/Jobs have afforded me opportunities
To live a life of comfort
But more importantly, they have blessed
My life with community and courage
The House of God
Feast or Famine, no matter the season
I believe that God's House is a Great and Mighty
Place of peace, rest and maturing
Seasons, dry, hard, dark at times
Joy-Filled as well
Yet, in all of them there are
Treasured moments of Increase and Change
Change
Oh change, always abundant in life
Never shall our lives remain in stale vapidity
Change is ever present
This year has been no different
More so than in previous years
Both children have moved away
As have my DIL and granddaughters
Leaving my home empty and devoid of warmth
A brother and his family
A momma also following suit
Gone to new adventures
But not forgotten
A business lost to rising rents
Those friends dispersed into varied locations
Change, oh crazy change
I have saved the next for tomorrow
Another change, another life decision
Ahead
Adventure or Stagnation
Where will God lead?
Will my will bow to His
Can I let go of comfort, of contentment
To allow HIS plan to unfold?
Change, oh crazy change
Where will this 7th decade take me?
No matter where it leads my prayer is that, YOU
My faithful friends
Will continue to watch God move
And join me on my next adventure!!
