I was devastated a few years ago, (I was just a young 59 years at the time), I was shopping in a pharmacy and it happened to be seniors day. Yes, you get a 10% discount on everything you buy.
It suddenly hit me; I was a senior. I didn’t want to admit it. Suddenly visions of depends, walkers, funeral insurance, and nursing homes swirled in my head. The sales clerk gave me my discount and I slowly walked to my car feeling all of my 59 years.
When did I grow old? I didn’t see it coming; I always felt so young. Lucky for me I always felt my cup was half full rather than half empty and I always had a positive outlook on life and a sense of humour. Heck, age is just a number, right?
I have four children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren who fill my life with colour and wonder. Today I’ve been married to my childhood sweetheart for fifty-two years. (sigh) I guess that qualifies me as a senior.
Today’s seniors seem younger than our grandparents of the past. It isn’t unusual to live to one hundred or more, (something I’m aiming for). I found there really is nothing to worry about. Look at aging as positive stage in your life. When you live a healthy life style, you’ll feel liberated to do whatever you want to.
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Absolutely Petra…In my world I add together so I am now 12 yrs old this is a great source of amusement with my grandchildren, my kids just think I am a little crazy but when my grandson(17) said that’s what makes you a great nan ….I can live with the crazy tag…lol
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Ha, ha.. so I guess I’m only 15..I love it. Thanks Carol, I’ll have to pass it on to some of my friends:)
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It is fun as sometimes my grandchildren are older than me and one clever clogs told me I would be 200 and something I can’t remember… until I was 21 again so he got told that I would still be on his shoulder and tweek his ear if he misbehaved…lol
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lol..you’re never too old to give a tweak now and then. I’ll be 7 yrs old next year, haha
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I love being this age 57. No longer worry what people think (Can be as corny as I want) I love to spend time with grandkids. We laugh alot. I excersize which really helps, and I give myself permission to rest when I need to. Thankyou Petra for your thoughts, you’ll always be my beautiful big sister.
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I know, Life doesn’t seem to slow down and reaping the rewards of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren is such a joy. Also now you have the time to indulge yourself exploring other activities out there. You’re catching up to me,ha, ha… Love you lots.xxx
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