ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

Posted on June 18, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

I’m on my last day of being 82. I never thought I’d be facing another birthday. In fact, I am amazed that I’m still alive. My years have been full of so many memories. Thankfully, I have a selective memory and remember only the positive recollections. So, how does one get to be this age? It certainly doesn’t have to do with diet, or I would have kicked the bucket when I was ten. It isn’t about exercise and clean living either. Those traits have eluded me as well. Especially the exercise. (OK, I confess, I didn’t always do the right thing either.)

I think it may have to do with my genes. My mother and both of my grandmothers lived long lives. They weren’t always the best of lives, but each one of them demonstrated resilience, perseverance and true grit. These three had a tremendous effect on my growing up years. The memories of them are all positive. Attitude is everything. None of these women was born with a silver spoon in their month. They had to work hard all their lives to keep the home fires burning and face the challenges of every day.

I often wonder why God continues to wake me up each morning. It seems my journey should soon be over, but every day I say, “Thank you, Jesus for another day.” None of us can determine the day we’ll leave this planet. Only God knows. What we leave behind cannot be counted as our merit. How did we live? Were we involved totally in the day to day of living? Did we try? Did we work hard? Did we give from our heart? Did we pursue success? Did we honor God in all areas of our life? Does it matter?

The things we leave behind are our legacy. I believe that our true treasure lies in the Word of God and the beautiful love story He has placed in our hearts. As the calendar flips through each day, we can thank God for another day as an opportunity to share that amazing truth with others. God’s Word is our great heritage. It is also a gift from Him and a promise of eternal life with Him in paradise.

When we face God on that final day. He will not see us or our works and good deeds. He will see only His Son, Jesus, and the perfection He covered us with. So, we truly can thank Jesus for another day, another year, a future that will bring eternal life.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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21 Responses to ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

  1. Heather Congrove's avatar Heather Congrove says:
    June 18, 2025 at 9:14 am

    Happy early Birthday. Great post!

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  2. lisaapaul's avatar lisaapaul says:
    June 18, 2025 at 9:26 am

    Happy birthday, lovely lady! 🥳🎈❤️

    Liked by 1 person

  3. insanitybytes22's avatar insanitybytes22 says:
    June 18, 2025 at 9:58 am

    Happy Birthday eve, my friend! Sending you a big hug. 🙂

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  4. Lifetime Chicago's avatar Lifetime Chicago says:
    June 18, 2025 at 10:33 am

    Happy Birthday

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  5. BT's avatar BT says:
    June 18, 2025 at 10:47 am

    God is not finished with you here!

    Keep on keeping on… You are a blessing.
    BT

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  6. Tom's avatar Tom says:
    June 18, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Pre-Birthday Wishes, Kathy! 🎉🎈🎂

    Liked by 1 person

  7. bigskybuckeye's avatar bigskybuckeye says:
    June 18, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    Happy Birthday Kathy! I appreciate your chosen reflection from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Here’s another which runs parallel to it: Adopt the pace of nature–her secret is patience.

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  8. francesrogers's avatar francesrogers says:
    June 18, 2025 at 3:17 pm

    Dear Kathy, Have a blessed birthday, Enjoy and praise Him for each day, for our Lord is good. The older, the more we have to be thankful for, and the nearer we are the fulfillment of every promise.

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  9. Maria Ott Tatham's avatar Maria Ott Tatham says:
    June 18, 2025 at 7:55 pm

    Happy Birthday a little late, Kathy! 🌹

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  10. hatrack4's avatar hatrack4 says:
    June 19, 2025 at 6:50 pm

    Since this was posted yesterday, I should say, Happy birthday!!

    My parents died at 90 and 89. My sister is a few months older than you and still has her wits about her. And I have an uncle in Washington state who is approaching 100. But I do not think a grandparent made it to the mid-80s. So, I have no idea what my genes are telling me.

    I am blessed by each of your posts.

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