Life is meant to be lived…or so I’m told. When there are those unexpected occurences in life, when things go awry,,,,it’s not always easy to know what to do. What you thought about life and the people in it can change with little or no notice. It’s what you do after those unexpected changes that will chart the course for the rest of your days.
When I was younger I figured that by this time in my life, nearly sixty-four years old, I would have settled in and figured out a definite course for my remaining days. I figured there would be stability and smooth sailing, with few or no worries on my plate. But such has not been the case. If anything, I’m at a less-stable point than I’ve been in a good many years. But I did my level best to stay the course and although I don’t fully understand what’s transpired, I’m trudging forward with faith that I’ll be able to handle whatever lies ahead.
I have done a lot of reading and a ton of writing over these past several months. Those help me to process life’s events. It helps to review what I’ve learned and to see the advancement I’ve been able to make. I’ve started walking and during those walks have listened to some insightful podcasts that share other’s views on this life that we live. I’ve been able to put down cigarettes as a coping mechanism and that in and of itself is a miracle to behold.
Moving forward, I know there’s a lot of work still to be done. I need to work on myself and continue to learn the lessons I’ve been assigned to learn through my experiences. It’s definitely hard work, but I’m confident that I will be able to stay the course and finish the race ahead of me.
More to come in sharing this journey, but that’s it for now.
David Lee
David Lee 