Thoughts from a friend turning 60!

My friend, Judith Peitsch, who is a published author of some beautiful poetry, is a frequent visitor to my website and a great encourager to me. In October, Judy will celebrate her 60th birthday and wrote some thoughts on what she’s learned in her 60 years on this earth. She gave me permission to share them with you. Enjoy!

At 60 – Things I’ve learned…

by Judith Peitsch

  • Everything that happens here on earth is irrelevant if you have a future in heaven – you can look around, but then look up!
  • Keep things in perspective – your job is not who you are – it is merely what you do
  • Vengeance is not sweet – I’m thankful to leave that up to God
  • Taking one day at a time is a lot easier on the body and the soul
  • Motivation to do good is a blessing for the one being motivated
  • Not everyone sees life through your eyes – cut people some slack
  • Make mental notes to remember precious moments – they will be with you for a lifetime
  • Impulsive decisions lead to mistakes being made
  • It’s better to have a flashlight than light a candle in the dark –but if all you have is a candle – go ahead and light it and take your chances
  • I love thunder and lightning because they remind me of the Power and Presence of God
  • I love rainbows because they remind me that God keeps His promises
  • Even at 101 years of age, your mother is still your mother – and you still want her to be happy
  • Age can corrode the body, but the soul stays as young as the day you were born
  • My mom may forget everything, but she still knows who Jesus is and she still knows how to pray because of His Spirit within her
  • People have a need to be hugged – even if they don’t think so
  • A true friend is always there even when they’re not there
  • It is better to care too much than to care too little
  • Give what you’ve got when you can – God loves a cheerful giver – and you may have regrets if you miss the chance
  • People with big egos have a hard time feeding them


Thanks, Jud, for letting me post your thoughts! :)