In the springtime, I become more aware of my physical state.\u00a0 I get outside more.\u00a0 I work in the yard, walk, ride the bike more.\u00a0 The activity highlights my physical shortcomings.\u00a0 I used to be in better shape.\u00a0 As I age, things are wearing out.\u00a0 My body (and mind) just doesn’t work as well as it once did.\u00a0 But I’ll have no pity party in the springtime.\u00a0 I can still see the trees pop to life.\u00a0 I can see and smell the flowers.\u00a0 My legs can sustain me for a walk in the woods.\u00a0 I can still hear the birds singing their song.\u00a0 I am not as good as I used to be, but I am so much better than I could be.\u00a0 In the springtime, I realize anew the wonders of God’s creation, and how truly blessed I am to live, experience, and be a part of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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