Barbara, Age 70
Today Sept. 12th 2014 is my 70th birthday and I believe finding this web site was one of the gifts God has given me today. I live in Phoenix, AZ and married for 51 years to a great man six months older then I. So far it been a great first day being 70.
My mother lives to be 90, and I am my mothers daughter. Looking for 15 to 20 more good years. In 1992 I had a heaven experience so I am not afraid to die, but now that bugs me. Been fairly healthy most of my life, do have IBS and IC, and I am overweight by about 40 lbs. Very hard to lose weight as many of you know after 50. Had ovarian cancer in 1978, but they got it early and so I live.
I am a pastor and bunker teacher. A Spanish Jew only on my fathers side, but love my Jewish roots. Two grown girls, and three great grandchildren, one girl and two boys. Not much more to say except in the 70’s I found a sign in a junk store that says: “Enjoy what you are!” And I have turned hard to do that.
I want to make what’s left of my life count. Today at lunch I was touched deeply. There was a man and his wife across from us, and he was feeding her because she could not. I watched him, he was kind and loving, and I wanted to do something nice for them, so unknown to them I paid for their lunch. When the bill came, the man looked puzzled, I heard him say the lunch is free
I turned 70 years old last october. I have never ever been at so much peace. Was baptized 4 1/2 years ago in Jesus Holy Name. Because of the grace given to me by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Because of His Death,
Burial and Resurrection; when I leave this earthly body, I am going to a place where 70 doesn’t matter. Amen
Constance
Happy birthday, Barbara!
We share the same birthday so happy birthday to us. Turning 70 has made me do a lot of thinking. I no longer can be “middle-aged”. My mind thinks I’m about 50 but my head tells me I’m a pretty big number…70. My daughter-in-law gave me a wonderful book about turning 70 and that’s how I found this site…and happy that I did. I look forward to sharing thoughts with other 70 year olds.
Barbara,
Happy Birthday to you, and welcome to your 70’s!
What a kind gesture that was, to pay for that couple’s lunch.
An inspiration to us all, to pay it forward.
We all want to make the most of the time we have left. There are opportunities everywhere. Generosity to others is a meaningful step in that direction.
Be well,
Jane