Time marches on minute by minute, day by day, year by year and we don't really notice. Sure, certain events like your 50th birthday, your children moving out of the house, or co-workers starting to retire somehow remind you of the passing of the days. But those things generally have some anticipation built in and as such they also tend to blend into the passing scenery of life. Then certain events come along that suddenly shock you into awareness. They are generally things you never considered because they didn't fall into the scope of your day to day experience. One such thing happened to me this morning.
I got a very innocent 2 line note from my youngest sibling who lives some distance away. I couldn't tell you how old he is, all I can tell you for certain is that he is 8...yes 8 behind me in the Rooyakkers procession of legitimate children. And his note?
My baby brother is a grampa!
How this could have happened I do not know. Well I know how it happened I just don't know how it snuck up on me. Either way the signal is clear. Beware what you do with your minutes/days/years because the end is nearer than you think!!!
I wish to dedicate this day to 6 lb, 12 oz Amelia. May she have every chance in life!
“Time is the justice that examines all offenders."---William Shakespeare
love
peter
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2 comments:
Hey Pete,
As I always seem to have an issue signing into this damn thing I wasn't able to post a comment the other day(I am one of those idiots though so that explains a lot). Anyways, I am quite addicted to your blog and I always look forward to reading it. I think it's great that your posting when you want to as I do check on a regular basis to see what sort of wisdom and insight on life your going to present me with. Oh and of course to read the comments. I do miss the lack of upates on your training though. It kept me motivated to stay on top of my own training. Although knowing my mom rides to and from work everyday is a pretty good motivator too;)
Welcome wee Amelia!
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