As I approach 67, admittedly 25 years younger than Ambrose
was at the time, I have begun to wonder how long it would be before I too would
feel that way. Yes, it is true I can’t do the things I used to or even the
things I dreamed of doing.
But as I reminisce I realise I still have things to look
forward to as well as be grateful for.
There are always friends to chat to and new books to read. I’ve seen my son happily married and there are
grandchildren look forward to – one day.
I may not be able to travel beyond these shores or attempt exciting
experiences but I’m grateful for the opportunities I have had and I enjoy
experiencing distant lands through my kids. Last year they trekked to Mt
Everest and soon they are off to Japan.
I have published two books. Something I never expected or even
dreamed of doing. As I research the life of an amazing lady for my third book I
am meeting new people, making new friends and learning so much more than I expected
at this time of life.
At the same time yes, I reminisce about the past. I look at
how life was and how it is today. Is it better or worse? I guess if I could
choose I’d take a little of this from the past and a little of that from the
today and just a dash of something from the future.
I enjoy my reminiscing and I enjoy telling young ones what
life was like “back in the old days”.Just as I listened and
learnt from Ambrose I hope my young ones will humour me and listen but I also
hope they remember that there may well be a lesson to be learnt
