Time Passages . . .

[00:00:00] An old song, a calendar, and sweet memories set the scene for an episode on the inevitability

[00:00:07] of change. Tune in.

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[00:00:44] The titular song is perfect for this episode as we prepare to wrap up 2024 with a neat little

[00:00:52] bow before tucking it into the archives and annals of time. Though I hated the song then,

[00:00:59] and truthfully, I'm no fonder of it now. The song by Al Stewart sums up not only this time

[00:01:07] of year, but bits of what's going on in my own life. The lyrics say,

[00:01:13] Well, I'm not the kind to live in the past. The years run too short and the days too fast.

[00:01:20] The things you lean on are the things that don't last. Well, it's just now and then my line gets cast

[00:01:27] into these time passages.

[00:01:32] Today we are close to wrapping up our post-Christmas holiday tradition we made up when my oldest was

[00:01:38] just a baby. It's a week-long celebration dedicated to hitting after-Christmas sales,

[00:01:44] where we'd get little trinkets for each other, leading up to New Year's Eve, which is hubby's

[00:01:49] and my anniversary. This year we hit number 35.

[00:01:55] We've lived in our home for three years now, and while we got all the basic stuff,

[00:02:01] there were some organizational things we've wanted, so that was our gift to each other.

[00:02:07] With the help of my sons, we just completed the pantry reorganization.

[00:02:13] However, it's clear this year is a true transition marker.

[00:02:18] Our kids are fully grown, with their own friends and interests, and it's time to turn the page

[00:02:27] on some of these traditions and make way for the new normal.

[00:02:32] It's bittersweet, and thankfully, we've gotten to spend a lot of time together over this holiday season,

[00:02:40] though changes are occurring.

[00:02:42] When we were homeschooling, I remember thinking I would not have my kids forever.

[00:02:48] And the day would come when I would treasure the memories we were creating.

[00:02:54] I'm so thankful for all the years of extra time I got with them that homeschooling created for us.

[00:03:03] Yes, the years run too short and the days too fast.

[00:03:10] I thought it would be harder to make these changes given the rigidity of OCD.

[00:03:15] But the goal all along has been to create strong, morally upright, independent people.

[00:03:23] And so truly, in that, Hubby and I have been blessed by God to attain that

[00:03:30] as our crowning achievement for our anniversary gift this year.

[00:03:35] 3 John 1.4 says,

[00:03:38] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

[00:03:45] Our meme for today says,

[00:03:48] It's easy to get myopic in the daily minutia of life,

[00:03:52] but with the march of time, it all creates a brilliant tapestry.

[00:03:59] Tomorrow, Lord willing, we wrap up the year with a list of the top ten episodes this year.

[00:04:05] What was your favorite episode?

[00:04:08] Chime in below, then tune in tomorrow to see if it made the list.

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