Not For Sissies.

Like my Mom always told me, "Getting old is not for sissies."  Have you walked in a room and forgotten what you came in for? Well, I forget the room I was going to, never mind what I was going after.

I’ve been pretty forgetful and a little lost lately.  Not my normal goofy self that I blame on the loss of brain cells caused by the use of “recreational” substances in my past, but the normally easy stuff. It didn't happen all at once, but over the last few months I have really noticed it.   I’ve lost important papers, shown up to connect group on the wrong day, have forgotten important “got to do” stuff, and recently lost my keys and locked myself out of the house.    On top of that I am having trouble with my vision.  I send texts to my family or friends  and they ask if I have my glasses on... yes, sorry to say I do. 

Unfortunately all this has really effected my confidence- I have always considered myself organized, showing up early to functions never late or not at all!   In my job search I approach the interview like I always have, confident and self assure.  But inside I question if I will be able to perform the functions as the prospective employer expects. 

But I am working to give this over to God, find the humor in my craziness and trust God will provide me with the right employer that will show me grace.  

Besides, I was reminded this weekend that Mary & Joseph lost Jesus.  Yes they lost Jesus!  

When His parents left for home, Jesus stayed in Jerusalem, but Joseph and Mary were not aware. Luke 2:43

They looked for days....can you imagine the conversation that evoked?  “I thought you had him.”  “Well, I thought you had him, oh heaven help us, what will God say?  We’ve lost the savior of the world!”  

Of course he was back at the temple teaching; teaching in his Father’s house. 

After three days of separation, they finally found Him—sitting among a group of religious teachers in the temple—asking them questions, listening to their answers. Luke 2:46

We can be like Mary & Joseph, getting on with our busy life and then realize that something is missing.  Fortunately for us we don't have to go searching for days, Jesus is always with us.   

Though I have never misplaced a child, I admittedly lose most everything else these days.  But I figure I am in good company with Mary & Joseph, after all God trusted them and they lost Jesus.