The idiom ‘time flies’ means more to me now. After our 50th and 55th class reunions, I think about how much we’ve changed since we were in our teens. So, how are you? Has ‘senior’ taken on a different meaning for you since high school? If so, consider yourself fortunate. Enjoy this new ‘senior’ perspective. Finding it easier to enjoy than not? Then, you’ve probably stockpiled yourself with a good dose of ‘keeping the faith’ over the years.

We’ve all faced ups and downs since 1969. We, no doubt, can share many stories filled with laughter and tears. Life experience can teach us that moving beyond the past, especially the hurt, can be healing. Living in the moment allows us to cherish old friendships while creating new memories. For me, the idea of living in the moment lends itself well to ‘keeping the faith’.

I often think about my teenage years and the friendships I formed. Each proved to be a great influence on who I am today. They had a significant effect on my character, development, and behavior. They instilled in me a sense of resilience and the importance of friendship, community, and support.

As Billy Joel wrote…

“You can get just so much from a good thing
You can linger too long in your dreams
Say goodbye to the oldies but goodies
‘Cause the good ole days weren’t always good
And tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems…”

How about you? Have you been keeping the faith? What moments have shaped your journey toward these golden years?

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