Perspective

I was assigned some new visiting teachers who stopped by for a visit last week. They are a mother/daughter-in-law combo, the mother being an 85-year-old woman who is doing very well for her age. Throughout the conversation, we talked about children and how they grow so fast. I learned that included in her posterity are 2 great-great grandchildren.

How amazing is that?

And then she said something that really made me stop and think. Here's what she said: "What's really weird is thinking of my daughter as being a great-grandma."

Oh my goodness.

Now THAT is perspective.

Is it really possible for years to pass so quickly and someday these two sweet little ones will be doing the same thing I am doing now?


I'm afraid it probably will happen. For now, we'll enjoy the journey. After all, it seems there is still much joy to be had even when you're 85.