WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? A SENIOR LAMENT (January 12 - February 5, 2019)

Wyndham Cypress Palms

We continue to enjoy our 11 week stay in Kissimmee, Florida.  this middle section was spent enjoying the Florida sunshine and living our nomadic retirement lifestyle.

We were blessed these last three weeks to have had visits with some of Sherry's High School friends, my brother (Gary), long time friends (Fred and Linda Hall/ Mike and Elisabeth Adams/ Sandi Comfort) and a former staff member and wife (now pastoring in Oregon).

                            REFLECTIONS

Shingle Creek

For the past seven weeks we have been living our nomadic lifestyle in one place.  We have bunkered in at the Wyndham Cypress Palms Resort near Orlando, Florida.  Being in the warmth of the Sunshine State has its' advantages but, frankly, the day by day routine of the retired life in one place is starting to drive me crazy!  You see, I am an extrovert; a people person.  After nearly 50 years of ministry and dealing with issues and people every day, it is difficult for me to be somewhat isolated.  

My "Day Timer" would look like this:  

7:00 a.m. -Get Up/Get ready, 
7:30 a.m. - Computer work, 
9:00 a.m. - Morning Walk, 
10:30 a.m. - Morning Snack, 
Noon - Lunch,  
1:30 p.m.- Pool/Hot Tub, 
3:00 p.m. - nap, 
4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Snack, 
6:00 p.m. - Dinner,  
7:00 p.m. - TV (sports),
8:00 p.m. - Evening Snack 
11:00 p.m. - Lights Out!

About the only time I am with people (other than Sherry) is in the Hot Tub.  And, the other day, after declaring that I voted for Trump, I was asked to leave there.  

This blog, facebook, shutterfly, and photography help to keep my creative juices flowing and for that I am thankful.  Thanks for reading and, every once in awhile, connecting.

Please remember that those of us who have retired are facing changes and issues that you might, as of yet, know nothing about.  Be patient, be kind, be there.

That's my brief lament!  Now, I see, it's time for the Pool/Hot Tub!