Many days I ask myself "will I ever retire and enjoy the "golden years"?
Certainly not now when life is in such disarray. Lately life has been a test of endurance, patience and love. Everyday is one challenge after another with no prior notice for many of its surprises.
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Never prepared for these surprises, they just sneak up on you without notice and change all of your plans for the future. You struggle to save for retirement only to have your stash used to survive. Ours helped to keep a home going during sparse work times, bury a son, and cope with health issues.
I guess if I could find a positive in this menagerie of life challenges, it's to be thankful for what I have had. I was blessed with 4 wonderful sons and the women who share their lives, 3 beautiful grandchildren, a job I enjoy, friends that have been very supportive, neighbors who take care of us, a husband - that in his day was my knight in shining armour and my faith, that although I often ask "why" gives me strength to cope with whatever I'm handed.
Retirement can be many things to many different people. Perhaps this is my retirement. Maybe my "retirement" is suppose to be of service to one in need.
I'll keep doing what I'm doing and see what happens!
Chao - Nancy
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