Monday, April 23, 2018

"It's OK To Call Us Retirees Lazy"

My neighbor keeps his golf cart parked in front of his garage. It is a nice one, but the vehicle has to be parked in the street. 4-23-2018 Perryton, TX
  We finally got another lovely day. No wind, or cold temperature. It's just right to stroll around the block. I came in after a short walk around the neighborhood. I stopped and took a picture of my neighbor's golf cart. It is a very nice low-speed electric vehicle, and it takes commanding position over it's owner's truck, which stays parked in the street. My next door neighbors were sitting out in lawn chairs enjoying the beautiful weather. They both are recovering from illness that kept them inside for a long time. It was nice to visit with them. We are also rejoicing over a nice rain that made everything start to green up fast. We are truly counting our blessings.

I stayed home from the Center today so I could clean house. I will be having company in a few days, so I had to get it in gear. Maybe I can take off a few pounds that the good food at the Center has put on me. It is very easy to get into a habit when it comes to eating food that you didn't cook yourself, especially when you eat with others who are guilty of the same lazy habit. Three times a week we have these blessed lunches, and I am always ready to go. The meals are anything but calorie free. I find myself indulging in the cake or pie with ice cream that is served so often. After running the sweeper over my six rooms of carpet plus a long hallway, I am starving. I have a light meal set out for the evening, but It will take some extra discipline if I stick with it. Fish and mixed vegetables isn't much to settle for. Absolutely no dessert for this evening. I need to lose ten pounds in one month. I will let you know if I make it happen, but I really doubt I will. I love my Senior Citizen's food and fellowship too much to give it up for a month. I have a certain dress outfit that I want to wear to my granddaughter's college graduation in a month. I can't wear it unless I lose ten pounds.

I have felt much better today after finishing a week of ups and down's. I don't know why we all have to endure those days, but it is always so good to see them pass away. That is not saying everything is perfect, but it is saying God took the worry away from me. I believe He will make all the crooked roads straight for some who are striving to travel the sharp curves without any brakes. I will never stop praying for them, but I will be able to unload my burdens of them. Jesus walked on the water to get me when I was sinking. “Praise His holy Name.” He said He would not put more on us than what we could handle. I have stood on that promise for many years. He has never failed.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp




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