November 4, 2024
I am Okay… but I could be better! I could be so much better than I have ever been. For example, my husband standing at the altar minutes before we had gotten married, probably had thought I was okay as I walked down the aisle toward him. As a matter of fact, I imagine he had thought I was more than okay maybe even perfect! That is what love does to a guy! I was far from perfect, but I loved him and thought he had been perfect too as I reached his side in front of God, the preacher, our families and invited guests. It had been really big deal back then with less than one hundred people in the sanctuary. It had been, at that time, the best day of my life so far. Even though minutes before I had had tears rolling down my cheeks. Wow! A big deal indeed! We were going to say the vows connecting us for better or worse for the rest of our lives. So, my groom waited, and his bride cried. It WAS a big deal, and happily ever after seemed years away. Almost half a century later we were living our truly happily ever after lives as my husband took his last breath, and in an instant, he was gone. During our marriage we had become better versions of ourselves, because we had loved, appreciated and had been grateful for each other on a daily basis over and over again. That is what love, and marriage does when you do it right.
Now, it has been three years and six months since he changed venues, and I became a widow. My husband had been my soulmate, and the love of my life. I never cried after he died because I was and am so grateful for all the years, we had to love each other and to share our love with our only child… A son, who has grown into being a wonderful 47-year-old man! I say thank you over and over again! He has expanded the family to include his wonderful wife, our daughter we never had, of 22 years and his two wonderful sons our grandsons. My gratitude keeps growing!
Now, I am again a better person than I have ever been, and every day is the best day of my life so far! I am far from okay, I am rather super dooper, great and terrific! I am happy 24/7 no matter what the circumstances, because my life is full of appreciation and gratitude! MY four words are: God, love, appreciation and gratitude! My life is a gift that keeps on giving. My wonderful memories, make it possible to be more than okay. Those memories allow me to make new wonderful memories every day, that will bring even more joy to me in my old age. Wait a minute. I am 76 years old… shall we define old age? I love being old, because I know I am living my future. I know my life is a gift that keeps on giving! I say thank you! I say wow!
It is November 4th. Please vote tomorrow if you haven’t voted yet, and please be grateful everyday… don’t wait for the 28th. Be grateful always.
I am Sending my love and appreciation to all of you! Smile because you ARE happy, and your world will smile back!
Granny-o
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