WALKIN' A TIGHT ROPE (July 25- August 22, 2020)

 

Four more weeks of relative isolation, but this time on a Wyndham property in Williamsburg, Virginia.  The Kingsgate Resort was a good place for this "at risk" aged couple to return to resort living.  It is another location that has a community feel to it.  The spacious grounds are nicely landscaped and the half mile loop drive around the development was perfect for my morning walks.  Some activity areas were closed but the pools and mini golf course were open.  Our ground floor, two bedroom, unit was large and clean.  No housekeeping visits for our six weeks kept our room protected.  Supplies were quickly delivered when requested.  We had food delivered to our door from Aldies, Walmart, and Red Lobster.  Outings were to Cracker Barrel (.8 mile walk) and Peking Restaurant (.3 mile walk).

REFLECTIONS 

I must admit, as I REFLECT on the past 28 days, that there's really not too much to see.  There were no day trips to "Old" Williamsburg, Jamestown , or the Ocean.  There were no friends joining us.  It was just the two of us; the extrovert wanting to be together and the introvert wanting to be alone.  

The good news is that throughout our 18,711 days of married life we have found balance.  It's not always easy but it's always necessary.  It's like walking a tight rope.  For the first 47 years we walked on one rope with two strands; side by side, encouraging one another, steadying each other.  One strand of pastoring and one strand of home making and counseling.  Now, for the last 4 years, those strands have been woven together in a single rope called RETIREMENT!

If you think that walking a tight rope alone is difficult, and it is , then try walking it with someone else for 24/7!  That's retirement.  But here's our secret.  It never has been two strands separate or woven together.  From the moment we stepped off the platform on our wedding day there have been three strands.  Anytime we have lost our footing He was there.  Anytime we have struggled with balance He was there.  He is with us now when, in the truest sense, the two have become one.  

Now, as we approach the end of our rope, we know he will be standing on our exit platform to take our hand and proclaim "well done".  Until then we'll just keep on walkin'.

"..a cord of three strands is not easily broken." (Eccl. 4:12)