Another
birthday is peaking around the corner, sigh. For me it is a time of renewal and
reflection. I sigh only as an I realize am developing into an older version of
what was, but grateful of the wisdom and greatness that this life has offered
me. I have reflected on it before, but the last few years have filled by bucket
with new experiences and a greater appreciation for my world.
Several years
ago, as I embarked on my 30’s, gravity had not done its damage. For her birthday, I gave my sister (10 years
younger) a list “Things I know when I am 30 that I wish I knew at 20”. I have searched for this list, unable to find
it. I wish I could take a glimpse into my life at that time and what was
important to me then.
Today,
physically I am changing. The days I have time to stop in front of the mirror I
see the crow’s feet leave their stamp on my freckled face. Trent informed me yesterday, that my hands
resemble my moms. I have embraced the changes.
The clock has ticked and my list has changed….but it still has the basic
old school values that I tried to instill in my sister back then.
These days, I
am not too far from 40 – I am always looking for leading a simpler, well
defined lifestyle. But, today, I think…what is important? What do I still seek
to learn? What are the basic ideas of life that keep it lovely, great,
well-balanced?
So…here are
my “what I know for sure” List:
1. Faith is
mandatory
2. Hand Written
Thank you notes never go out of style
3. Putting
Make-up on is optional
4. Saying
Please and Thank You is a priority
5. Listen
more than you speak…aka “shut your mouth”
6. Don’t
count your chicks before they hatch, regarding finances
7. Don’t
expect the unexpected, from another person
8. Light up
when your children walk in the room, every time
9. Never stop
advocating for your children, ever
10.
Forgiveness will ease your heart
I really
enjoyed reading what other people feel are the “facts of life”, here are some
thoughts from other bloggers:
A bit humorous…depends
on the age of the writer!
http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/11/09/25-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-turned-25/
http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/11/09/25-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-turned-25/
