Friday, March 30, 2012

How old do you think I am?

I used to have a pretty good voice. I started out as a telephone operator with at &t.  I loved my job and apparently I was pretty good at it.  I was promoted within the first year. The thing I wanted to say is that people would tell me time and again how pleasant I sounded Our motto in those days was put a smile in your voice.  All you old operators will remember that.  But now due to illness and age I guess I went from a happy sounding soprano to a gravelly sounding alto.When friends and family call one of the first things out of their mouth is do you have a cold?  I try to push my voice up to the old sound but some days it just won't go.  I have quit the choir at church since I don't know where my voice will be at any given time.  Well that plus I don't know if I will be able to stand long enough without my leg shaking.  Fun fun fun.
As you can tell I am back to complaining.again. Oh woe is me.
The theme of this is how old do you think I am?
My husband will have his 70th birthday in a couple of weeks. I just can't imagine being that old.  However as some of you may remember I met him in class in our 5th grade, so therefore I will be 70 later this year too.  I know people live longer now, but according to the obits in our area there are a lot who never make it. What is it supposed to feel like at this age?  I have no idea.  I wonder what people see when they look at me.  Do they walk away saying boy she's ancient? Or am I lucky enough that they say I can't believe she's that old?  And why do I care.  I am having a good life other than the illness that I have to put up with, and others have it so much worse.  I have tried not to ask God all the time to fix me or make it easier,  I know he has more important things to do, but we are studying in Isaiah and it says we should always come to God even for the miner things, so from now on be prepared Lord to hear more and more about what ails me.

Now for the most important thing I need to get straight.  Miss Jutka how can you even think I have a problem with you.  You are my one true friend in this blog.  I love you more than I can say.  I have been remiss in keeping in contact for that I do so apologize.  I guess I have been in a funk again.  I seem to do that more often, just when I think I can get going again I draw a blank on what to say, but i am working on it.  I am also having trouble coming up with plays and skits and that just won't do.  I need that focus to keep me going. So forgive me and I can't imagine ever being upset with you. 
Ok?
The weather has been so great I hope your area is too.  Other than A tornado a few weeks ago we are having a beautiful spring.  Get out and enjoy it. I have a feeling the summer is going to be incredibly hot.  Have a great weekend every one Don't forget church on palm Sunday.  the pic is from Fern Cliff about 4 miles from our home.  We love to walk the trails.  The water falls can be heard from quite a distance. 
Luv ya,
Sass

2 comments:

jutka said...

Dear Sass, I'm in tears reading your posting here! Thank you for considering me to your friend! You mean so much to me! And now I'm wishing you and your family a blessed and very happy Easter! Take care, I'm praying for you every day. Hugs, Jutka

Judy in TN aka In10city said...

And me? Sass, u are the best. Don't u for one minute ever doubt yourself and keep on bloggin till ya kick the proverbial bucket. This gal loves ya too! Judy4etsu.
And dont ya think some east tn time is due?