Life and Time

One cannot help but take stock of things on the last day of December. We know that this calendar switch it is just an accounting procedure due to timekeeping. One cannot, however, help but do a bit of reflection before the advent of a new year. I've contemplated just what sort of things should go into a publicly-available blog. I have decided that I can sometimes write entries just for myself. Today's is one such time.

I am being even more reflective right now, as I received news yesterday that my father has had a stroke. Before making any decision about what steps I might take, I'm waiting to hear from his wife in New Hampshire as she will call with an update later today. This has, of course, reminded me that he has now lived for 25 years after my mother's death.

These are the type of things which we can witness everyday and know they are inevitable. We know they will eventually happen to us. Rather than making me sad though; this is making me feel quite indebted and thankful about my situation and opportunity to experience life. Our time here is precious. I'll think of that when putting up a new calendar.