Today I met a colleague from my Eastman days whom I haven't seen in awhile. We met at one of the restaurants we used to go to for department meetings. Neither she nor I had been there in years, but the place was unchanged. Same menu, same tables and booths, same waitresses (!).
After we ordered (OK, here was a place I encountered differences. I used to be able to eat a lot of things on their menu that are now not too advisable for me), we began the litany of catching up with what has happened in our lives. How sad that we both majored on the bad parts, the unexpected disasters and health issues and losses.
At one point we looked at each other, realizing we had both been through the mill. It got me thinking about the GOOD things these unavoidable changes have wrought in my life. There are good parts! My finances are calmer, my attitudes are more positive, my ability to see priorities has improved. My links to my kids are improved. I have a great car! I'm living in a pleasant city that is filled with good music. I have a great and unstress-filled job.
These 'good times' have not been abundant in my life. But I am in one now, and I get it - I need to appreciate it! I was glad for our depressing conversation. It spurred me into a better thought place. Things are good for a change, and I intend to enjoy it. So I am planning to think more about this and truly, as PrayerSong sings, Count My Blessings.
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