FALL IS A MIDDLE AGE REFLECTION

The Fall can metaphorically refer to the Fall of our lives- that stage between youth and old age. Middle age. I often wonder when middle age really ends and old age begins. I have met 85 year olds that think they are middle aged because people in their families live to 105! Does middle age start at 40 as I thought when I turned 40! Fall has many symbols- the harvest home! The results of the hard work over the Spring and Summer bring the Fall's bounty! The trees are beautiful before losing their leaves! It is a time to take in the wonders of nature. Of course the coniferous trees stay green to add a colourful backdrop. A tree is very symbolic. It reaches to the sky as well as establishing roots. The part seen is a small part of the overall presence. People have roots too- family, work, investments, interests, hobbies! So Fall with its squash and apples and time for celebration with a Canadian Thanksgiving is a time for reflection! A time for memories! So are you in the Fall of your life? Is it a positive time for you? Are you remembering other Falls and what they brought to you? Or are you just dreading that after Fall comes Winter? Being in our 40s, 50s and 60s can still bring new adventures and life!

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NANA SAYS BE THANKFUL FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

As Thanksgiving approaches, it made me think about healthy children. It is a miracle every time a child is born healthy but we can take it for granted. Our children are precious to us. However it means they do all the things healthy children do- cry, need attention, whine, learn to say No at two, dressup and use our shoes, become more defiant in their teens and want their independence from us. Knowing that having children then the luxury of grandchildren in our lives is a real blessing. So let me say beside being thankful for the Harvest at Thanksgiving, my husband and I are thankful for our two wonderful daughters, our fine and caring sons-in-law and four grandchildren. We also have family- nieces, nephews, cousins with little children here in Canada, Italy and the United States that we feel blessed to have those inter-generational connections. Our healthy children are our future. Those with Special Needs children, let us honour them and love them for who they are providing a caring society that accepts everyone. Are there precious children in your life? Does Thanksgiving make you want to reflect on the blessing of children and family?