Can You Read This?

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Some signs of aging are subtle.

You wouldn't know by looking at me that I get stiff when I sit in one position for too long or that my knees sometimes creak when I climb out of bed.

Other signs of aging - like gray (or white) hair - can be covered up.

But this week I addressed an issue that will, sooner or later, be evident to everyone.

After months of having my husband hold the hymnal at his full arm's length in church so that I could see it and using a magnifying glass to read the small print in my Bible each morning, I finally caved.

I went to the eye doctor and got prescription reading glasses.

I was afraid that I'd be signing some official document and not have a clue what it said - or that I'd accidentally give a mind-blowing tip to some waiter because I couldn't distinguish the total bill amount on my receipt.

I am very grateful for my eyesight, especially that my long-distance vision is still nearly perfect.  I know that having made it into my mid-forties before needing "vision assistance" is very good.  I'm thankful that glasses are readily available.

But it's just another reminder that this ol' body isn't improving.  Time and I are walking hand in hand together down this road of life and the mile markers are passing by faster and faster.  But at least I can still see them... and now that I have my glasses, I can even read the map.

Any subtle signs of aging that you're willing to confess??