When I was younger, I attended gun and knife expos whenever they came to town. I was intrigued by most of the items, but the older knives and swords really caught my eye. They were made of iron. I was amazed when I learned the order that was followed to make these beautiful collectibles that were used in battle or for personal protection. When we’re out on the road, we’re a lot like those old iron swords. Sometimes it’s a battle and we need protection. Have you heard the expression “Iron sharpens iron?” That’s actually true and in order for us to be able to stand our ground, we must keep sharp. Who helps you stay sharp during your battles? Comment here.

As a man ages, it’s almost like he loses pieces of himself along the way, a little here, a little there. It gets harder to lift, pull, climb and take the jostling from the road. Muscles ache, stiffen and arthritis affects joints. Yet, we’ve got to keep working so we can eat and pay bills.

We can respond in various ways. We can become bitter and try to fight it. We can deny its happening and keep pushing. We can become depressed. However, the healthiest response is to accept and adapt to the changes in life. Determine to remain positive and pleasant. Embrace the grace you need to live with the difficulties. Want some help with that? Give us a call. Comment here.