Life is how you take the ups and downs

Sharon, Age 69

HI,

I’M TURNING 70 NEXT YEAR AND IT’S A LITTLE SCARY TO THINK MY LIFE IS COMING TO AN END. AFTER THE 60’S IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I NEVER MARRIED OR HAD CHILDREN. MY PARENTS ARE DECEASED AND I HAVE ONE BROTHER, WHO IS IN ARIZONA, LIVING IN A RESORT. I RETIRED AT 62, AND KEEP BUSY AT HOME. I WORKED VERY HARD FOR 45 YEARS AND NOW I’M RESTING A LOT (HA). I HAVE MANY FRIENDS AND GO OUT TO EAT OFTEN. I TALK WITH ONE EACH DAY TO KEEP MY SANITY (HA).

I’M NOT AFRAID TO DIE, JUST HOW, MATTERS. I SAW MY MOM PASS AWAY IN A NURSING HOME… AND MY DAD. I WALK EVERY DAY OR RIDE MY BIKE FOR EXERCISE. I’M DIABETIC AND CONTROL IT WITH CINNAMON AND OTHER HERBS. DYING DOESN’T REALLY SCARE ME THAT MUCH. I BELIEVE IN GOD AND HOPE I SEE HIM ONE DAY, BUT NOT TO SOON (HA). LIFE IS HOW YOU TAKE THE UPS AND DOWNS. ALL IN ALL MY LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD. I’M NOT SURE I WANT TO BE 80 OR OLDER. TOO MANY AILMENTS (HA). YOU NEED TO KEEP A SENSE OF HUMOR IN LIFE TO GET PAST THE BAD PARTS. I THINK I’LL JUST FORGET ABOUT BIRTHDAYS FROM NOW ON AND JUST FOCUS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE.

BEST WISHES TO ALL,
SHARON

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2 Responses to Life is how you take the ups and downs

  1. Maryann says:

    Hi, I’m lost!! I can’t find any friends in my area (Dallas,Tx) who are 70 and would like to meet, join, go, see, do anything… I’m originally from Fl., and can’t find anyone to connect with. Does the 70 Candles have a group that I may join to meet other women. I just read about you in the Senior Voice…

    • Blog Mavens says:

      Maryann hi,
      There are no local 70Candles groups in the Dallas area, but there are countless recreation centers and Senior Centers with all manner of groups and activities. The Senior Centers attract people 55 and older, so they’re not “ole folks” places. You don’t have to live in the specific town to join one. Check them out on-line.
      I missed the reference to 70Candles in the Senior Voice. Can you tell me more about it?
      Jane

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