Change of Seasons

Change of Seasons
The last couple of years has taught me there is much more to the term "change of seasons" than the weather.  As seasons come and go and we live our lives day in and day out, the world around us continues in it's routine schedules.

Spring brings us March Madness with basketball fans daily checking their brackets and baseball's spring training.  Then summer comes with a season of baseball and family vacations. Followed by the long anticipated football in the fall, which takes us through winter to the SuperBowl.  Then we're back to Spring!

Different from the seasons of the year are the seasons of life.  I turned the corner at age fifty a few years ago and it brought new experiences.  After working since age sixteen, I was laid off two years ago and my mother suffered her first stroke the same month.  Nothing in life prepares you for the task of caring for a disabled loved one.  My children are grown and the house gets very lonesome and quiet at times.  I now have a beautiful grand baby that continues to attract my attention and bring me so much joy.  This new season of life has brought many changes, but the one thing that remains the same is the love and closeness of our family.  I am very fortunate and blessed with a wonderful family.

So summer will come and go along with the other seasons, and our routine schedules will continue, but I look forward to the future as new seasons of life will continue to bring new experiences and lots of joy.