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When this topic was brought up, I thought about not participating this week. Sometimes I am okay with aging and sometimes I am not. I do know that I am a bit easier to get along with and have fewer fears than I used to. However, there are lots of things I would still like to do and I am not sure I have time or the physical stamina for some of them. My husband would like to hike the Appalachian Trail and that is supposed to take several months. I am not at all sure about that so we will see. What I do know is that our age difference can make for differing perspectives on a lot of things. Things I could do when I was his age I can't do anymore, not all but some. I turned 75 during the pandemic and it hardly seems possible that I am that age. I don't like the wrinkles, the thinning hair, the sagging breasts, or the loss of muscle and strength. I can tell you I am still vain about my appearance. On the other hand, I have really felt fortunate that I am the age that I am so I did not have to be concerned about getting to work and staying safe. It is great not to have be concerned about dressing for a group everyday. With Zoom, all that can be seen is the head and shoulders so I can wear a t-shirt from a campaign or Thrivent that I wouldn't wear if I was leaving the house. My hope is that I will continue to age well and not be constantly having to go to the doctor. I am so fortunate that I feel well and don't have lots of aches and pains. There is a lot to be thankful for and I believe that is what I will focus on. It will happen no matter what I do. Taking it one day at a time does work and I plan to keep at that. --Carolyn
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