The Big One

Here I am at the end of a fabulous weekend. It was my Big birthday weekend and Husband and the family made it memorable. I have been wondering how I might handle it and made the choice to embrace my age rather than dread it.

What's to dread? My kids are all doing well and are at the ages where Husband and I have the freedom to do things we haven't had the time do in the past. I have begun a new job which, I believe, is the beginning of a challenging and fulfilling career. I have no regrets (that is code for I earned my college degree). I still like Husband and he still likes me, that is a real blessing. We are physically fit (ok, I could lose a few pounds) and, repeating what others have told us, we look a few years younger than our actual age.

I choose to embrace this season of my life. In fact, Husband and I worked on a list of things we would like to accomplish in years to come. The anticipation of achieving some difficult projects or simply saving up to travel the world is enough to stimulate my senses and propel me to figuratively climb higher mountains.

I want to step out of my comfort zone and build some relationships with new people who aren't like me. I desire to reconnect with friends I haven't seen for a while. I long to hug my kids and grandkids more often.

I am embracing the now, anticipating the future, loving this life.