Thank you to those who have asked why I haven’t blogged in quite a while. So many reasons including travel, approximately 4-5 hours daily on my new Wellness Pro microcurrent machine, cleaning up after Jerry & the cats, (mostly the cats) etc.
On July 27 when I awoke to my 73rd birthday, I sat down at the computer and wrote the following:
It isn’t easy turning 73 when you wake up with pain in the back and both knees, But blessed do we feel, dear old Jerry and me, to have friends and loved ones like you, don’t you see? And if we should live to 103, we’ll end up in Heaven with Jesus and thee. But if I go sooner, please don’t grieve for me for I’m rejoicing in Heaven and will watch for thee. The days go by quickly, but nights are so long, so I try to start days with a happy praise song of faith & redemption, of praise and vict’ry, knowing that someday my Savior I’ll see.
Yes, I’m old say the numbers and the mirrors don’t lie, and we’re speeding through savings and will be broke when we die! But you can’t take it with you, no u-haul you’ll see, for in the end it’s just Jesus and me.
I love you all dearly, sweet friends far and wide, and my prayer is that someday together we’ll abide. So go take on the day now and don’t trust in your wealth. Give your heart to the Lord and pray for good health. And no matter what happens in your life or mine, my prayer is together we’ll be for all time.
Yes, I’m a poet and don’t know it, but my feet show it. They are Longfellows!!!!!! Seriously…..size 9. Well ok sometimes 9-1/2.
Winston Churchill said “….I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.”
Love it – can’t wait to see you next month 🙂
Charlotte, well Happy Belated Birthday! Well done writing!
Love your poetic musings.
I love you ❤️
Thanks for sharing your beautiful poetry with us!
That you can knock off a rhyming blog is amazing (at 73, no less)! Keep it up.
Dear Charlotte,You’ve touched my heart. Hope to see you soon.😘…Diana
Enjoy your 70’s I’m getting closer to 80 but life is good.
Love your poetry. Love your humor. Love your spirit. Love that God allowed our paths to cross on this earthly journey. We cherish your friendship. Will be praying for you. A belated “Happy Birthday “. Bess K.
You have a great attitude,Char. Happy birthday.
Char; we are on our way back from Charlottesville. My knee replacement is scheduled for November 2nd.
Who knew you were a poet too??
Enjoyed your blog!
May God continue to give you strength, joy
and hope each day.
Well, my dear Charlotte, 73 is quite young. You are not allowed to say you are old until you pass the century mark. Besides, I will be 73 in a month, too, and I’m not old.
Loved your poem……..we shall, indeed (God willing) meet in heaven. However, I assume we may meet sooner if we meet in Phoenix. Love to you both, Linda
You’re only 73! You’re a mere child. Love your rhyming talent!
Paula T.
Thank you friend for being you, sometimes it pays to get up each day knowing people like you who make the world a better place
Glenda
I love this! Looking forward to seeing you both the end of August!
Love your musings, Char. I will be 73 on my next birthday. It hardly seems possible, right?? How did we get here so fast???
I love your posts, Char! You truly are a talented writer. Keep these posts coming. I was happy to see you “out and about” yesterday. You look great!
I love Winston Churchill and I love you and your entertaining and thoughtful blogs.
I missed this musing last month! And sorry to have missed your Birthday! Blessings sent belatedly!! Loved the poetry! And good luck cleaning out the “stuff”!