Growing Old….A Privilege

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Here is a blog i wrote some time ago…

Growing Old….A Privilege

I have been sitting here pondering what to do this new day given to me…and such a sunny day! as i age, i am thankful for each new decade i get to experience.

Used to dread the thought, as most of us do, of getting older, but after many health experiences past 5 years, im thankful to be able to age.

As well, each new decade brings new experiences, some good, some bad, but still an experience. For example, at age 63, i find i am slowing down somewhat. Could be just from all my recent surgeries, but even so, slowing down. And, i find i tire more easily.

But, regardless, it is so great to just wake up and enjoy all the good things life brings us.

Many folks die way too young, not getting the chance to grow old. Growing old is an experience we are lucky to have, if we get the chance.

Now in my sixties, im finding new things to keep me busy. For example, i volunteer an oldies music list, 50′s n 60′s music, to the music director of a local radio station, for a show broadcast friday nights. It is fun, and gives me something i enjoy doing. As well, i volunteer helping out various charities from time to time. This is sometimes exhausting, but so rewarding.

Yes, my sixties dont seem so bad afterall, even with those health problems bought on by aging. i am looking forward to my 70′s, and the new experiences they will bring. Life is so precious, i am thankful and grateful God has given me the chance to age, i have enjoyed going through the decades of my life so far, and if i get the chance , looking forward to the next decade.

Hubby is now retired, we are enjoying just going off, sitting on a bench in the park, and relaxing. Enjoying all the sounds of nature, and having this time with each other. I do worry of getting dementia, or even having a stroke down the road, but still if we are lucky enough to have the chance to grow old, we are so fortunate.

What is that saying…” Grow old with me, the best is yet to be “……hope to be able to experience the next decade, and all that the “growing older change” offers, be it good or bad.

So wonderful to wake up , escially on a sunny day! makes all those problems of aging seem minimal, and for some strange reason, a sunny day seems to erase all those problems of aging!

Get out and enjoy life, and each new decade, for there are new experiences just awaiting to be found.

dee*

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Glad to hear you are enjoying life and feeling positive. :grinning:

I must admit that I don’t consider mid-sixties to be old - especially nowadays when folk are generally living longer and don’t even reach retirement age until they are 66 here in U.K. and many people continue working into their 70s.

I’m a great believer in “use it or lose it” , so I try to keep busy and active even though I’m officially a “pensioner”

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It is a privilege and I feel I owe it to all those who couldn’t ,particularly children,to make the most of it as long as I can.

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Growing old is imo more than a privilege it’s a right if you’ve looked after yourself .
My heart goes out to those who have been cheated out of long life whether by accident or illness

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Its an art, making the inevitable a pleasure :grin:

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@Dee IMO growing old is far more than just a privilege, it’s a blessing and we have to thank all of those who went to war and gave their lives that we may be safe to live in relative safety. Also, those who serve in the military to ensure our safety in a troubled world.

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