What time is it?

Hello!

Phew, I have to take a breath. It's nighttime and I feel like I haven't had a moment to figure out what day of the week it is. Today, I had a higher number of patients to visit than I usually do. At three o'clock I got home to eat lunch when my daughter walked through the door after her day at school. I was amazed that she and I left and arrived home at the same time today. Where did the time go? Soon after she arrived, the rest of the clan came home, only to head out again to an end of the school year performance by our littlest guy. As usual, he sang in the car all the way to the school and once he got on stage he just stood there. It was great!!!

Now we're all home. Two of my kids got their year books today. As I write this, I hear their chatter about friends, and teachers, and life, going on down in the living room. They are so funny. I remember chatting with my friends about our year book too. Was it really twenty-eight years ago?

It amazes me that the clock keeps ticking and the days, the months and the years just fly by. I do not feel like I thought a 46 year-old would feel like. My mom and dad are in their 70's and they say the same thing. I wish I could state an age I feel like, on the inside. My body feels young-in spite of the graying hair and laugh lines. My mind feels alert and active-except for the few times I forget my kid's names. And my energy level is right there where it was when I was in college-honest!!

Does anyone else feel like this?

I meet tons of people in my work. I joke that the average age of the patients I see is 84 years young. Most of these people are terrific. They may be old in their physical bodies but they are spunky and smart and full of funny stories and kindness. I wonder what they would say their inside age is? I think I may ask them tomorrow.

Until next time, enjoy the remainder of your day and have hope.
Donna