I went to visit my parents over
the weekend to help them pack some things in advance of moving. It was thought-provoking.
My parents are both in their
seventies and reasonably healthy.
They are dealing with some age-related issues in their knees and backs. They are not as strong as they used to
be. They do not have the same
stamina. Like many of us, they
could lose a few pounds and make better food choices. They are living out the results of their life choices; some
are good, some less so. They count
their blessings, and I count them as blessings.
Sometimes it is easier to see in
other people what we need to see in ourselves. I want to be a healthy and strong septuagenarian. That means I need to work now to be
healthy and active because I will never be younger!
The other provoked thought was
about stuff. They have a lot of
it, like all of us. I packed
things that they hadn’t used in a long time and may never use. They are carrying a lot of extra
pounds. A few of them got shed
while I was there and maybe more will get lost before the move is over. Moving the extra pounds around, putting
them in boxes, was hard on their bodies.
Let’s lighten up.
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