Life after Time Passes

All my children, grandchildren and spouses 2014

Last year at Thanksgiving we had that rare occasion of all my children and their families in the same place at the same time. It happens so infrequently as the rush of their lives intrudes, as the space between us all grows by States. But when one looks at a picture like this, at least from my perspective, I see what time passes means, to have gotten to live long enough to have a picture like that. It does give meaning to Thanksgiving and being grateful.
     I think that as each year passes, we all take time to look back. Look back the year, maybe even look back the long life that has been granted. As I said in the last blog, the idea of being grateful is good for health, but I also think that as I get older, one of the benefits is I have more to be grateful for.
Experience, hard won by mistakes and time, takes on a new shiny luster when viewed from the lofty perch of time passes. To have accomplished, to have made a contribution and to have set a new group of engaged with life young adults into the world is a reminder of what perseverance brings when mixed with time. One needn't start tallying their place in life with a picture like that one above, Enough is said there.
     But I have lived long enough, time has passed enough, that I can find peace in my family. I can look forward to what surprises they will bring to my life as I continue to make a contribution in return for the air I breathe. I think that time passes and your grateful list grows while I continue to experience new and wonderful things. This strange thing called life, colored by each of our own perceptions is pretty cool. I can't wait for tomorrow.
Will by the River