Looking in the mirror a few days ago, I saw that my face still has more wrinkles and it was funny how I traveled back in time, I was transported to 20 years ago. And I saw myself sitting there in a chair painting my nails with a small handbag with makeup that I didn't miss anything to look gleaming.
I saw myself full of so much energy that I couldn't believe it was me dancing at a party, I couldn't believe it was Marys who with just 1 drink of liquor could dawn and be the center of joy of the night.
I saw my children full of that youth that I wanted to embrace them without letting go, without letting go of their youth, without letting go of their dreams, keeping in them the flame of pursuing what they want, I simply felt alive.
My husband coming home from work so straight with his school things, although his work as a teacher was his passion, we spent so many precious moments that I kept all those memories.
I still travel in that mirror and I saw my parents sitting in front of the house, each one with a piece of newspaper in their hand, fighting a little about politics and inflation, with a little shout from daddy Goajira veniii a tomar café...! How I long to hear them again.
I saw how I wasted so many moments on things that were not necessary, now I need that time and I don't have it.
I saw how my health faded by eating and doing things I shouldn't, now I need to take care of almost everything I eat and what I do.
My mirror returned to me letting me know that on May 1st I have a birthday and I only ask God to be able to continue walking, seeing, feeling, breathing and above all loving the loved ones that are still with me.
My friends, do not be victims of the mirror, live beautifully every minute, every second that God gives us today, today is the time to love, love and enjoy healthily. It is today, tomorrow is not certain.
A hug for all of you.