“So, what do you do now that you’ve been retired for several years?” I get that question quite a bit. I tell people I do pretty much whatever I want as long as my pocket book and energy level agrees.
For one thing, I don't get bored. I enjoy reading and have a plethora of books just waiting for me to devour. And, there are the two hundred or so waiting to be read on my Kindle plus a church library full. I love to write so I do a bit of that. I have a piano and organ that I... can still play for pleasure. I have photo albums that I can enjoy. Of course, there is my laptop or IPad that gets a workout every day. I enjoy visiting with friends and family via phone.
For one thing, I don't get bored. I enjoy reading and have a plethora of books just waiting for me to devour. And, there are the two hundred or so waiting to be read on my Kindle plus a church library full. I love to write so I do a bit of that. I have a piano and organ that I... can still play for pleasure. I have photo albums that I can enjoy. Of course, there is my laptop or IPad that gets a workout every day. I enjoy visiting with friends and family via phone.
We don’t travel much anymore but we do drive a couple of hours or so to see our kids. We have been to both east and west coast; to Canada and Mexico. And, we have cruised to the Bahamas. I’m not a fan of flying so no foreign trips for me.
I am just pretty content staying at home, not having to run by the clock after doing that for many years. With a big house to keep and almost three acres, there is always something to do. My sewing machine gets a work out when I'm in the mood ; there are new recipes to try and have you seen all the things on Pinterest? I could stay busy from now until the Lord calls me home doing the projects on there. If I do get too bored with my surroundings, I just rearrange the furniture. One thing for sure, when you get our age, it takes longer to do things.
I am fortunate in that I have a husband to talk with. We have almost 60 years, counting our courting days, of memories. So, we can sit and reminisce for hours. And, we never tire of talking about our kids and grandkids.
A lot of people don't envy retirement. They are happy working, raising a family and meeting obligations. Most seldom take time to rest or enjoy each other or the home God has provided for them. Fewer still seldom sit down to a meal together and take time then to find out about the day each has had.
I wonder how we will feel when we get to our Heavenly home if we find it difficult to enjoy our earthly home? None of us really knows what Heaven will be like although we do know we will see and recognize those who have gone on before us. There will be no waiting in doctor's waiting rooms or lying in hospital beds. We won't be rushed or stressed or tired. Life in general and especially retirement is very short compared to eternity.
Right now I’m enjoying retirement just piddling around in our home. But, I feel very sure that I’m going to enjoy my Heavenly home even more.
“That is what is meant by the Scriptures which say that no mere man has ever seen, heard, or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (TLB
I am just pretty content staying at home, not having to run by the clock after doing that for many years. With a big house to keep and almost three acres, there is always something to do. My sewing machine gets a work out when I'm in the mood ; there are new recipes to try and have you seen all the things on Pinterest? I could stay busy from now until the Lord calls me home doing the projects on there. If I do get too bored with my surroundings, I just rearrange the furniture. One thing for sure, when you get our age, it takes longer to do things.
I am fortunate in that I have a husband to talk with. We have almost 60 years, counting our courting days, of memories. So, we can sit and reminisce for hours. And, we never tire of talking about our kids and grandkids.
A lot of people don't envy retirement. They are happy working, raising a family and meeting obligations. Most seldom take time to rest or enjoy each other or the home God has provided for them. Fewer still seldom sit down to a meal together and take time then to find out about the day each has had.
I wonder how we will feel when we get to our Heavenly home if we find it difficult to enjoy our earthly home? None of us really knows what Heaven will be like although we do know we will see and recognize those who have gone on before us. There will be no waiting in doctor's waiting rooms or lying in hospital beds. We won't be rushed or stressed or tired. Life in general and especially retirement is very short compared to eternity.
Right now I’m enjoying retirement just piddling around in our home. But, I feel very sure that I’m going to enjoy my Heavenly home even more.
“That is what is meant by the Scriptures which say that no mere man has ever seen, heard, or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (TLB
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