Well howdy there, friends! Now, I don’t want to get too personal from the get-go, but there’s something we need to discuss. And if you’ve already read this far, I’m counting on you to stick with me until the end. I bet dollars to donuts you’ll see yourself reflected in this chat and come away with a chuckle or two.

So let’s dive right in, shall we? Let’s talk about that pesky ‘I’m forgetting everything’ cloud that seems to follow us golden gals around once we hit that grand old mark of 50. Believe you me, we’ve earned every wrinkle and silver lock, but why on God’s green earth do our brains decide to take a vacation whenever they feel like it?

Memory Lapses: A Quirky Companion

Let me paint you a picture. Have you ever wandered aimlessly around the living room, trying to remember what the heck you were looking for? And then, it comes to you – the remote that was cleverly tucked inside the refrigerator! You laugh and say a little prayer that no one caught you in the act. Memory lapses, my friends, have become that quirky companion we never asked for but can’t seem to shake.

Playing Hide and Seek with Eyeglasses

If I had a nickel for every time I lost my eyeglasses, well, I’d have enough for a pleasant trip to the Piggly Wiggly, now wouldn’t I? Glasses perched atop our heads, forgotten phone calls, and names that escape faster than my puff pastry recipe at a church potluck. It’s funny to think about it, but in our prime, we’re experiencing our own version of hide-and-seek every blessed day.

Making Peace with the Inevitable

Now, some folk are too proud to admit it, and that’s a crying shame. Making peace with this new stage of life is like making peace with the TV remote control – you know it’s going to have the final say. So we might as well laugh at ourselves. It’s no sin – there’s even a proverb about joyful hearts being good medicine.

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Cherishing our wayward minds is a crucial part of this journey. I remember forgetting my own wedding anniversary once. My dear husband just laughed and said, “Mary, so long as you remember who I am, we’re good.” That, my friends, is the truest partnership. We wander, we forget, but we aren’t lost.

The Word of the Lord in Our Hearts

It’s important to remember, when we feel lost mentally, the Word of the Lord is our guide. Encouraging ourselves through scripture and relying on prayer helps us stay grounded. My favorite go-to verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 – it reminds me to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and He will make straight my paths. Also, it assures me that even when I can’t remember where I parked the car, God’s memory is never faulty.

A Good Old-Fashioned Remedy

Finding joy in the silliness of it may be the best remedy. A dose of humor sprinkled with patience and grace does the trick. So, when your brain takes you on an unexpected adventure, just remember to take a trusty notepad along or, as I like to call it, our ‘memory extension device’.

Well, there you have it. I hope y’all found some solace and a few chuckles today. God bless you for sticking around until the end. Remember, we’re in this together, and laughter truly is the best medicine.

Until next time, keep smiling and praising the Lord. Oh, and next time you find your glasses in the cookie jar, think of me and chuckle. See y’all soon!