Those 70ish Girls

I know that’s a long title, but I’m 70ish, so I can have a long title if I think it’s necessary.

I recently saw a quote that gave me pause. It said we should strive to be the kind of person we want to spend the rest of our life with.

I have flaws. I can be unreasonable, reactive, impulsive, and lazy, to name a few. I can do better.

My sweet daughter-in-law gave me a prayer journal, and I think it’s really helping me to become a better person. I try to write in it every day. The prompts encourage me to think about others instead of myself and my perceived needs all the time.

I’m a worrier. I can get deep into the throws of worry. I know in my heart that it is a waste of time and a lot of energy. It’s hard to catch myself  and try to change my thoughts. It’s a habit that I have indulged for many years, so it’s difficult. The point is, I don’t want to spend the rest of my life with a worrier.

I don’t want to spend the rest of my life reliving the past and agonizing over things I wish I’d done differently. I want to spend the rest of my life with someone who smiles more. Someone who looks for and finds the good in people, places, and things. I want to spend the rest of my life with someone who appreciates all the good things in life and looks forward to each day with joy.

I want to spend the rest of my life accepting all that comes with aging. I hope I can walk through the rest of my life with grace and humor.

Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with?