I have been reflecting on what this portion of my life will bring and what I can do to make the most of it.
This is a time of transition in several ways.
I find that I am choosing to stay close to my family rather than commute or live apart. Thus I am unemployed. At my age, this may be permanent. There are so many quandaries and implications.
This is my son's senior year in high school. I will spend time supporting him. I think back to the time when I would take him over to the big parking lot of the WT Event Center to teach him to ride his bike. I ran like hell beside him, timing when to let go. He will be ready to pedal on his own soon.
After almost thirty years of marriage, it gets easier as our relationship continues to grow with love and respect. We know what keeps us sustained and for the most part, we know where the minefields are buried. And it gets harder, as we face new issues and struggles.
The last five years have been a time of upheaval that has taken a toll on my physical well-being. Given my family history of dementia and my own personal health issues, I need to work on my personal health and fitness, as well as to set patterns of living that will support the life I wish to lead.
So I start with a to-do list. Things I can do now that will help me face the transitions.
I have started knitting a cardigan on circular needles. I have planned it out on a spreadsheet, knit samples and cast on over 300 stitches. My first goal is 3 inches of raised ribbing.
This is a time of transition in several ways.
I find that I am choosing to stay close to my family rather than commute or live apart. Thus I am unemployed. At my age, this may be permanent. There are so many quandaries and implications.
This is my son's senior year in high school. I will spend time supporting him. I think back to the time when I would take him over to the big parking lot of the WT Event Center to teach him to ride his bike. I ran like hell beside him, timing when to let go. He will be ready to pedal on his own soon.
After almost thirty years of marriage, it gets easier as our relationship continues to grow with love and respect. We know what keeps us sustained and for the most part, we know where the minefields are buried. And it gets harder, as we face new issues and struggles.
The last five years have been a time of upheaval that has taken a toll on my physical well-being. Given my family history of dementia and my own personal health issues, I need to work on my personal health and fitness, as well as to set patterns of living that will support the life I wish to lead.
So I start with a to-do list. Things I can do now that will help me face the transitions.
- Eat oatmeal three times a week.
- Walk/hike/exercise 30 minutes every day.
- Do something creative every day.
- Write something in this blog every day.
I have started knitting a cardigan on circular needles. I have planned it out on a spreadsheet, knit samples and cast on over 300 stitches. My first goal is 3 inches of raised ribbing.
This is for myself, one stitch at a time, with a overall plan that I have made my own. I am dreaming of the day that it will warm me.
These are stitches in my time.
Thank you for listening. Please leave comments.
Come back often.
These are stitches in my time.
Thank you for listening. Please leave comments.
Come back often.
Originally published 8/25/2014.
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