Reflections on Life

I have been thinking about all the phases one goes through during a lifetime... I've been through a few. I am in the reflection stage right now. What have you been doing with your life GB? When you are young you don't take the time to think about things you just GO...GO...GO! My oldest granddaughter told me that an exclamation point means in an excited way. (She came running over to tell me that she had seen a beautiful black and white and yellow butterfly - exclamation mark.) Kids work so hard at playing that it is a full time job. Teenagers are just into themselves... they don't have time to reflect on anyone except themselves. Unfortunately some never grow out of that stage. Young adults are caught between trying to think about others and themselves. What should I do with my life. I am suppose to have goals and objectives. Then there is the young married life... wrapped up in each other. Wow, that was a great time. After that comes the children... could you be any happier? But that sure puts a change in your lifestyle, doesn't it? Now you barely have time to think of yourself. I only had one child to nuture, I don't know how one keeps up with multiple children. It keeps you running all the time. Retirement comes along...it's not supposed to be by yourself but that was what was in God's plan for you. The greatest part of this time is the time you get to spend with your child(ren) and those precious grandchildren. You have the time to just spend the time with whatever they want to do... well, within certain parameters. You realize how quickly life passes by and you need to pay attention to what is happening around you. Life is good... thank you God, for all the blessings you pass on to us.