Yesterday and Today

     When I was younger I would leap out of bed in the morning, literally.  I would be lying prone on the bed and when the alarm woke me up I would jump out of bed as if I was on a trampoline, no joke.  I always looked forward to what each day may bring.

     At some age in my life I stopped leaping out of bed, I don't remember exactly what age maybe late 30's.  Now I'm in my 60's and in the morning I sit at the edge of the bed getting my bearings and letting the blood flow to my legs before standing up.  Each step I take I feel and hear creaking joints and sore muscles.  The first few steps are shaky but with each step I become more stable and within a few minutes all is good, well as good as it's going to get.

     I enjoy living an active lifestyle and I am still active today but it just takes me a little longer to get geared up.  I'm not complaining, that's the way life is, many have it worse.  I still look forward to each day but my operating system has slowed down, I can still do many of the activities I did in the past but with less speed.  That's ok, things change and all you can do is the best you can.  Today, I'm going cycling with my buddy John and though we're not 30 anymore we will act like it for a few hours because our spirits are young.

     I know one thing for sure " Never give up or give in, keep pushing".  "Just Saying...."