Sharon, Age 70
Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. Awesome 5 grandchildren ages 26-2. Some days I feel too old for those little people. I was a school principal after my first marriage, got my CNA at age 66, worked in a home for elders for fun, now cut their hair 1x week, married a guy 12 years younger, work full time as a religious education director for our church. My life is great although I complain about aches and pains and weight!
I worry about the next 20 or so years. Have I saved enough money to survive, will I out live my cat? Stupid stuff. Mostly it is up to God as everything is “his plan”. My mom said “Life has been a great roller coaster ride.” She died at 96. We all have ups and downs and life goes on. There is so much I’d like to do, like finish beauty school which I dropped out of, but realistically I don’t have time.
I’m very fortunate. Blessed with relatively good health and a positive husband and extended families. Friends from long ago who join me in this 70th year.