Well howdy there, friends! Now, I donāt want to get too personal from the get-go, but there’s something we need to discuss. And if youāve already read this far, I’m counting on you to stick with me until the end. I bet dollars to donuts youāll see yourself reflected in this chat and come away with a chuckle or two.
So letās dive right in, shall we? Let’s talk about that pesky āIām forgetting everythingā cloud that seems to follow us golden gals around once we hit that grand old mark of 50. Believe you me, weāve earned every wrinkle and silver lock, but why on God’s green earth do our brains decide to take a vacation whenever they feel like it?
Memory Lapses: A Quirky Companion
Let me paint you a picture. Have you ever wandered aimlessly around the living room, trying to remember what the heck you were looking for? And then, it comes to you ā the remote that was cleverly tucked inside the refrigerator! You laugh and say a little prayer that no one caught you in the act. Memory lapses, my friends, have become that quirky companion we never asked for but canāt seem to shake.
Playing Hide and Seek with Eyeglasses
If I had a nickel for every time I lost my eyeglasses, well, Iād have enough for a pleasant trip to the Piggly Wiggly, now wouldnāt I? Glasses perched atop our heads, forgotten phone calls, and names that escape faster than my puff pastry recipe at a church potluck. Itās funny to think about it, but in our prime, weāre experiencing our own version of hide-and-seek every blessed day.
Making Peace with the Inevitable
Now, some folk are too proud to admit it, and that’s a crying shame. Making peace with this new stage of life is like making peace with the TV remote control ā you know itās going to have the final say. So we might as well laugh at ourselves. Itās no sin ā there’s even a proverb about joyful hearts being good medicine.
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Cherishing our wayward minds is a crucial part of this journey. I remember forgetting my own wedding anniversary once. My dear husband just laughed and said, āMary, so long as you remember who I am, weāre good.ā That, my friends, is the truest partnership. We wander, we forget, but we arenāt lost.
The Word of the Lord in Our Hearts
Itās important to remember, when we feel lost mentally, the Word of the Lord is our guide. Encouraging ourselves through scripture and relying on prayer helps us stay grounded. My favorite go-to verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 ā it reminds me to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and He will make straight my paths. Also, it assures me that even when I can’t remember where I parked the car, Godās memory is never faulty.
A Good Old-Fashioned Remedy
Finding joy in the silliness of it may be the best remedy. A dose of humor sprinkled with patience and grace does the trick. So, when your brain takes you on an unexpected adventure, just remember to take a trusty notepad along or, as I like to call it, our āmemory extension deviceā.
Well, there you have it. I hope yāall found some solace and a few chuckles today. God bless you for sticking around until the end. Remember, weāre in this together, and laughter truly is the best medicine.
Until next time, keep smiling and praising the Lord. Oh, and next time you find your glasses in the cookie jar, think of me and chuckle. See yāall soon!