For the past hour, I have been updating the appearance and information on this blog. It was just time for a change. Some changes are easier for us to make than others. The changes on this site were fairly easy to make. Except for deleting an old picture of my grandchildren, the changes were made without much emotional attachment.
There are some changes that we must make from time to time that come with a high level of attachment. A change in one's family structure - birth of a child; marriage of child; or the death of a loved one - require deep, emotional and physical changes as one adjusts to a new set of relationships. Likewise, moving from one home to another carries a high level of change with it.
Some changes would seem to be simple because they would be so beneficial, but some of those changes are the most difficult. When one's doctor suggests a weight loss or an exercise program would result in greatly improved health, it seems like a simple decision because we all desire good health. But the lure of an extra hour's sleep or a cheeseburger with fries makes the actual change more difficult.
I have just experienced another birthday. Despite all the well wishers and delicious cake, changes are coming. While some people are gracious to lie to me that I still look quite young, the truth is that I can get down on the floor to play with my grandchildren, but I really could use some assistance when it is time to return to the world of adults. I know why older people eat dinner so early in the evening (or mid afternoon). We older adults now go to bed (or at least fall asleep in our chairs) at the time we used to eat dinner. I have noticed that the hair in my ears grows faster and thicker than the hair on top of my head.
I am certainly no expert on making changes, but I have noted a few things that might be helpful to someone else besides me. It is good to have those who truly love you and care about you to be your supporters when making changes. It is necessary to persevere - change doesn't happen easily. If you mess up, start again. To make really lasting change, our reliance cannot be on just ourselves, family, and friends. Lasting change only happens in our lives when we allow God to provide the strength and empowerment that none of us has on our own.
