Some days you've got to do
things you don't want to do,
like take a bath!
Hang out the wash.
Pull weeds and harvest.
But when the work is done,
it feels so good,
and you can kick back and relax.
That's when you have time to
enjoy your surrounding
and the fruit of your labor.
Even take a nap 🐶😁🐶
Then there are days when
you have to face the fact
that your Kayaking days are over.
And sell it 😢
My 80th birthday is
right around the corner.
I know that I could get in it,
paddle around for an hour or two,
but on the return . . .
I might have a terrible time
getting out of it.
Let's face it, there are days
when getting out of my
easy chair is hard, LOL.
👩👩👦👩👧👩👩
Thank you all for stopping by
have a wonderful week.
&
God bless you
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
Well, my 86th is just round the corner too! And there's no way I could get in an out of a kayak now! Have a lovely birthday Connie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's a month away, but I plan on it being a day of rest and enjoyment.
DeleteOh, I hear you on the kayaking! I have one (it actually belongs to my son, but he keeps it here since we have a little pond), and I haven't been able to use it for the past few years because of shoulder/arm issues, and also because the pond is too shallow. We need more rain to fill it back up to a reasonable depth. Anyway, the getting in and out was always a challenge for me, and if I didn't have my hubby here to help me, I couldn't do it, at least not very gracefully! I love your pictures and story dialog along with it. I love the picture of your sweet doggie getting a bath, and then so nice and clean later and taking a nap. I love seeing your feet as you swing (I assume), and oh! those carrots and onions! what a blessing!! And the flowers too. I'm not much of a gardener or farmer, but I always celebrate when something grows or blossoms, and give thanks to the Lord, for I know He's really the Master Gardener around here! Thank you for this lovely post. I enjoyed every bit of it.
ReplyDeleteYou're totally correct our Lord is the Master Gardener. Also, I was in a swing it's a hammock swing that I bought a few years ago to replace the one I had that wore out. They are so comfortable.
DeleteOh dear, that sad face at bath time. I'll be turning 80 too shortly, so I know how you feel. Kind of sad that our beloved husbands aren't here to celebrate with us. And as my elderly aunt used to say, "getting old is not for sissies"
ReplyDeleteYour aunt was a wise woman, I totally agree. Especially after having two sessions with the chiropractor this week, LOL.
DeleteHello Connie, I was just fussing to a friend this morning about how some things are harder to do. I don't have the stamina I once did. I'm sorry about the kayaking, but think of the fun we'll have in Heaven if we love and serve Jesus here. A new body is going to feel fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laura
Yes it most certainly is . . . That's something to look forward to. Plus it's a body that won't wear out and will last through eternity :)
DeleteI like the feeling after doing a good days work. I enjoy hanging my laundry on the line though and don't consider that work. :)
ReplyDeleteToo bad about the kayaking. We still enjoy it though we haven't been out in them this year yet.
I've always loved kayaking but my friend that I kayaked with moved about an hour and a half away from here. So that plus turning 80, it was just time to sell it. I don't believe in doing water sports alone; I think the buddy system is always good around the water.
DeleteI think you do amazing Connie. With all that you do already & you have a large garden to care for. I hope you get good money for the Kayak & can buy something nice to remind you of the happy times you had in it. Wishing you a happy upcoming birthday Connie. 💙
ReplyDeleteJulie that was so kind of you to say. Thank you, you're a sweetie pie. 🥧
DeleteYou did good today! Now you deserve a well earned rest. I'm going to 65 on my next birthday and getting in and out of a kayak would be hard for me! I'm with Laura - that new eternal body will be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYes it will, no more pain . . . Wahoo!
DeleteAww, that's too bad you have to sell your kayak. I've never been in one! We're both August babies...I'll be 63. My mom just turned 85. :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it for many years and I'll miss it, but there comes a time when we have to realize we're growing older. I'm grateful that I can just walk around without a cane or a walker. Many women my age can't say that. I've been blessed.
DeleteI'm only in my 60's and would have a hard time getting in and out of that kayak. Beulah's expression in that first picture made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteShe's not fond of getting a bath, but she does behave herself in the bathtub. And she jumps right in I don't have to drag her. I've even trained her not to shake the water off. She stands there and lets me dryer with one towel and then another.
DeleteOh, Connie, I understand about the kayaking! You were the one who encouraged me to get my own kayak! I enjoyed it so much but last year I gave it to my grandson because I just couldn't get in and out of it anymore. I am only 61 but back and hip issues caused me so much trouble when I would go paddle around. Oh well! At least I can say I did it which is something that I never would have thought I would do since I do not swim or like boats at all! Thanks for encouraging me those years ago. Enjoy your relaxing after all that hard work!
ReplyDeleteGrace & Peace,
Pam
I remember when you got your kayak. I'm glad you had some years to enjoy that sport too. Thanks for coming by and leaving your comment, I'm happy that I was an encouragement to you.
DeleteWe'll just have to find something else that's fun to do. 🥰