You have heard the old saying, "getting old ain't for sissies." All you 50 somethings who are reading this are nodding your heads saying, "Boy is that so true." Your skin gets thinner , your bladder gets smaller , your waist line gets bigger , hair grows where you don't want it, but not where you want it , and the only six pack you buy is reading glasses at Walmart, so you can leave them everywhere the light is dim. You have to think before you eat because it will affect your cholesterol, triglyceride, or keep you up at night. Based on these physical changes coupled with social representations of aging, one would think that nothing good can be said for growing old, except it beats the alternative.
However, I have finally found one wonderful reward for getting older - my first grandchild. Adam Corbitt Salman was born on Friday, April 24th, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. and 5 ounces and was 21 ½ inches in height. My daughter endured 28 hours of labor to deliver this little angel and my future sidekick. And, she was absolutely correct when she said that night, "Dad, he is PERFECT!" He is definitely the best medicine for all the aches and pains that come with growing older.
Moreover, he is a friendly reminder to take care of myself, so that I can share in the joy only a child can bring. I can truly say that little Adam has reinforced my sense of purpose. I find it amazing that a beautiful little baby can bring about huge changes in our lives and thank God for these miracles. Like with each of my children, when I held him in my arms, I had a feeling that I had never felt before. It was and is indescribable and I look forward to spending each passing day enjoying each moment.
So, I may have to put on my reading glasses to see every perfect little feature in his face, but I thank God for the opportunity to watch him grow. And, I am thankful that his arrival has opened my eyes enough to finally realize I have not done enough with my own children, family and friends. I can't wait to start the second half of my life and do better than I have done before!
However, I have finally found one wonderful reward for getting older - my first grandchild. Adam Corbitt Salman was born on Friday, April 24th, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. and 5 ounces and was 21 ½ inches in height. My daughter endured 28 hours of labor to deliver this little angel and my future sidekick. And, she was absolutely correct when she said that night, "Dad, he is PERFECT!" He is definitely the best medicine for all the aches and pains that come with growing older.Moreover, he is a friendly reminder to take care of myself, so that I can share in the joy only a child can bring. I can truly say that little Adam has reinforced my sense of purpose. I find it amazing that a beautiful little baby can bring about huge changes in our lives and thank God for these miracles. Like with each of my children, when I held him in my arms, I had a feeling that I had never felt before. It was and is indescribable and I look forward to spending each passing day enjoying each moment.
So, I may have to put on my reading glasses to see every perfect little feature in his face, but I thank God for the opportunity to watch him grow. And, I am thankful that his arrival has opened my eyes enough to finally realize I have not done enough with my own children, family and friends. I can't wait to start the second half of my life and do better than I have done before!
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