Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Old age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I havealways wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body ... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to over eat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM, and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten ... and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn all different shades, even gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", ! ! and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like getting old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. AND TO ALL MY GIRL FRIENDS, I TIP MY HAT TO YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 AMEN!!! You know people kept telling me how bad it would to be forty, and you know what? It has been the best year of my life. I am at a good spot in my life. It is good to be me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 MaggieDohr(Theresa)wrote:AMEN!!! You know people kept telling me how bad it would to be forty, and you know what? It has been the best year of my life. I am at a good spot in my life. It is good to be me:) That's the right attitude, Theresa!!! And keep telling me that being 40 is great.... I'll be joining you there in November. :-) hugs, Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 MaggieDohr(Theresa)wrote:AMEN!!! You know people kept telling me how bad it would to be forty, and you know what? It has been the best year of my life. I am at a good spot in my life. It is good to be me:) That's the right attitude, Theresa!!! And keep telling me that being 40 is great.... I'll be joining you there in November. :-) hugs, Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 MaggieDohr(Theresa)wrote:AMEN!!! You know people kept telling me how bad it would to be forty, and you know what? It has been the best year of my life. I am at a good spot in my life. It is good to be me:) That's the right attitude, Theresa!!! And keep telling me that being 40 is great.... I'll be joining you there in November. :-) hugs, Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Clara think I will drink to that, hugs Helen Clara Gleghorn wrote: Old age truly is a gift - - - and nothing brings that home as quickly as losing a member of your family at a young age! I have always been thankful for every birthday I am granted - - and have never, never minded telling somebody how old I am! My motto: "Enjoy every year older you are granted - - some people are denied the privilege!" - - - Forty was good, Fifty was good, and so far, Sixties haven't been bad either!! (((HUGS))) Clara No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.17/84 - Release Date: 8/29/2005 Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Clara think I will drink to that, hugs Helen Clara Gleghorn wrote: Old age truly is a gift - - - and nothing brings that home as quickly as losing a member of your family at a young age! I have always been thankful for every birthday I am granted - - and have never, never minded telling somebody how old I am! My motto: "Enjoy every year older you are granted - - some people are denied the privilege!" - - - Forty was good, Fifty was good, and so far, Sixties haven't been bad either!! (((HUGS))) Clara No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.17/84 - Release Date: 8/29/2005 Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 The only reason I have trouble giving my age is I never remember forsure what it is!!!!! One year I was telling everyone I was 63 and this lady said you can't be I am older than you are and I am only 63...I said well I was born in 38, she said then you are only 62....OH well what ever....course that was somr years ago, Age is strictly a number to me and I think well 38 from 05 must be I am 67 now!!! I never think about how old, just always thankful for one more!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS, Vernie .. Clara Gleghorn wrote: Old age truly is a gift - - - and nothing brings that home as quickly as losing a member of your family at a young age! I have always been thankful for every birthday I am granted - - and have never, never minded telling somebody how old I am! My motto: "Enjoy every year older you are granted - - some people are denied the privilege!" - - - Forty was good, Fifty was good, and so far, Sixties haven't been bad either!! (((HUGS))) Clara No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.17/84 - Release Date: 8/29/2005__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 The only reason I have trouble giving my age is I never remember forsure what it is!!!!! One year I was telling everyone I was 63 and this lady said you can't be I am older than you are and I am only 63...I said well I was born in 38, she said then you are only 62....OH well what ever....course that was somr years ago, Age is strictly a number to me and I think well 38 from 05 must be I am 67 now!!! I never think about how old, just always thankful for one more!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS, Vernie .. Clara Gleghorn wrote: Old age truly is a gift - - - and nothing brings that home as quickly as losing a member of your family at a young age! I have always been thankful for every birthday I am granted - - and have never, never minded telling somebody how old I am! My motto: "Enjoy every year older you are granted - - some people are denied the privilege!" - - - Forty was good, Fifty was good, and so far, Sixties haven't been bad either!! (((HUGS))) Clara No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.17/84 - Release Date: 8/29/2005__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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