My Journey: "And Then It's Winter"

My sister that lives in Texas sent this to me, I don't know who the author is. I found it very touching tho, and want to share it.......God Bless.................
And Then It's Winter
...It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is ...The winter of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go? Where did my babies go? Where did my youth go? I remember well ...seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is ...My age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! Taking a nap is not a treat anymore ... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will ... I just fall asleep where I sit! So, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things. But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last, this I know, that when it's over--it's over! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done and things I should have done. But indeed, there are many things I'm especially happy to have done. Its all in a lifetime ..So, if you're not in your winter yet ... Let me remind you that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly!Life goes by so fast. Do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life ... So, live for God today, and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember.
"Life is God's gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to God, and to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one." { Amen to this !!<- Pat said}