Hold On & Let Go

In my status today on facebook I said that I feel things are right as grace helps me hold on and let go at the same time. I want to hold onto the memories. Even my memories formed in the tough years are great. I have enjoyed my life, and Marsha and I did so much. We travelled, we camped, we went to theatre, we went to zoos, we had some great vacations both with and without our children. I have to say that our mature years with our grandchildren were really special. We had relaxed with each other by then and could just enjoy our grandchildren. We just loved each one and they are all different and all special. Why would I ever not hold on to such a wonderful set of experiences. I go through my photo album almost every day as I think about this blog and I love to see all the memories I have recorded. Although I was never very good at remembering a camera or taking pictures, so I don't have enough. This is what I mean by holding on. Letting go for me has to do with not dragging that past into any needs of my present or my future. I live today based on today. I have lots of choices about what to do with my days and most of them are real good. Some are relaxing and recreational, while others are serving and purposeful. The only memories I let into the present are those that motivate. Marsha taught me to be competent at so many things but some of them I might forget except for the voice in my head. Not a nagging voice but a reminding voice that keeps me on track. I do believe it is the grace of God that has helped me hold on and let go at the same time. God is good all the time; all the time God is good!!!