I used to be able to tell you if it was Monday or Friday. I could even spout out the date in a flash. When you get older, days often meld into each other, because you aren’t on a specific schedule. They like to tell us that our memory is failing or that we’re getting old, but the truth is we lose track of the daily routine – the nine to five thing – the rush to get to work. When you’re retired you lose track of a lot of things – not because your mind is addled, but because you’re no longer required to think about them. Still, we have to remember what day it is, so we can take out the trash for pickup – make all our doctor’s appointments – know when it’s Sunday so we can figure out the rest of the week.
When you have a regular job, you need a planner or a calendar, which is usually on your phone – so there should be no excuse for missing an appointment or getting to work on time. Monday is the hardest. You’ve just come off a weekend of activities with the family, hours consumed by some self-absorption, or just taking it easy. It takes a while to re-program our brains into work mode. Within two short days, we’ve convinced ourselves that we require more sleep. We feel we’re entitled because we worked hard all week. Weekends are supposed to be a time of regeneration, but there are things to do which we’re unable to do while working. Like cleaning the house, cutting the grass, getting the car washed, planning and preparing meals for the week, spending time with family, enjoying other’s company, doing the laundry, grocery shopping, going to sporting events, taking kids to their activities and the list goes on ad infinitum. We try to cram so much into the weekend, that Monday’s really start to look like a day of rest.
Organizing your time doesn’t help, because things come up – like needing medical attention, an unexpected visitor, an unplanned call for help. It’s no wonder that by the time we reach my age, time is really immaterial. We look at each day as a bonus. We thank God for giving us another one. We make the most of each minute we have left.
Enjoy your Monday, Tuesday and so on. You’re going to need to rest so you’ll be prepared for next weekend.
atimetoshare.me 
So true…and the time is going by faster and faster!
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Kathy,
I still rely on my Google calendar. Sunday is obviously church. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is Gym. Tuesday is grocery shopping. Then, it always seems like there are at least one or more medical appointments during the week. Every other Sunday evening is zooming with our US family, and every other Monday evening is zooming with our Aussie family.
And, I still find time to read 2 or 3 novels a week.
Don
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You are a rockstar ❤️
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I sure don’t feel like one.
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I agree, Kathy–the pace of life when raising a family and working can be grueling at times. No rest for the weary, as they say! Your tongue-in-cheek comment about resting up for the weekend is spot-on!
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You always have the right words, Mama K–filled with wisdom and truth! I can imagine that you are grateful for each new day. I’m “learning” my new life. It’s a struggle at times. As much as I love to do things “spontaneously”, I also crave routine–particularly due to my health appts.
My new GODLY friend, Chris, (whom I met through our church singles group) is learning my routine. I told him it’s all new to me. Sundays–church and family, cleaning out my refrigerator (lol) and Mondays and Tuesdays I TRY to write and read–however, I average about 30 texts from past teachers/friends/loved ones. My 4 “kids” and 3 grandkids are my priority! Although I don’t have Facebook, I have Snapchat so the kids can “snap” me at any given time (I’m available just for that). On Wednesdays, I have ZOOM with my cancer group and I mentor 3 ladies now (2 in their late 70’s and one in their early 60’s). One day I have to do laundry, cook for a few days at a time, and now, lawn care, household things, etc… Last Thursday I had a “hiccup” at the doctor’s office when my glucose plummeted. My puppy had an appointment and another follow-up this afternoon for her and one for me tomorrow. Honestly, how did I manage a school? lol! Most importantly, if my family needs me, I want to be there. Each morning I begin praising God, completing my devotions, and my meditations. I try to take care of myself in every way. What I’ve learned is that every hour belongs to HIM. I stop and trust him in every detail of my life. Nothing is random and everything that happens “fits” into HIS pattern. I no longer analyze it or get bent out of shape; although I miss writing more often. It takes me a long time to write and edit! No time is wasted if I’m walking with the Lord. I can make the best of plans–and they might be “shot” before 9 am ever hits! But if I’m LOVING HIM and LOVING OTHERS in the process of treatments, interruptions, groceries, cleaning…well, I’ll keep praising him for having another day! Today has not gone at all as I planned. I ran out of steam at the store because my schedule has been “off” and I have my cancer support group this afternoon. But look what he did for me. At 12:30 I decided I wanted to go back to my email to find YOU. And here I am!! And I’m blessed because of it! This is how GOD WORKS! Oh, how I love you!!! I pray every day for you Paul and your family. God bless you, Mama K. You’re a blessing to all of us! 💕❤️✝️
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I love you Karla. You are a rockstar and a role model for so many. You are also my hero!
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Oh, my heart! I’m in TEARS. I hope you feel me hugging you!! I love you so much!
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