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Why I do not not to spend time worrying about being old and alone.
..Have raised 4 children in a secure, loving, home/family/community environment which instilled those values in them..Shared my faith and beliefs with them and encouraged them to seek God..Did not pick up and move far away from my children just because they were grown up and I no longer felt any responsibility for them, or because h was retired.
Grandchildren need grandparents nearby to spoil them, love them and teach them from a lifetime of wisdom gained from experience..something I would not have missed for all the travel plans or retirement villages in the world
All this keeps me active, alert and young at heart and mind
Location: I never said I was perfect so no refunds here sorry!
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Why I do not not to spend time worrying about being old and alone.
..Have raised 4 children in a secure, loving, home/family/community environment which instilled those values in them..Shared my faith and beliefs with them and encouraged them to seek God..Did not pick up and move far away from my children just because they were grown up and I no longer felt any responsibility for them, or because h was retired.
Grandchildren need grandparents nearby to spoil them, love them and teach them from a lifetime of wisdom gained from experience..something I would not have missed for all the travel plans or retirement villages in the world
All this keeps me active, alert and young at heart and mind
Awe shucks tried to rep ya but it wouldn't allow me again so i can just say outstanding response and post! thanks
Well I think alot of it starts with our appearance and progresses from that point. At that point it effects the mind in my opinion. I had an opportunity this past year to visit with people from my past and like you appeared younger in looks and was even questioned, how do you do that?
Looks or age just the concern for my children and what is ahead for them.
Thanks for the input!
I too get questioned often. I have had some deny what I told them my age is and fight me on it.
You didn't say what your answer is when they question you.
I tell them all the same thing: No drink, no smoke, eat no meat, rock and roll and lots of boating and fishing. I dont know if it's true but that's my reason and I'm sticking to it.
Ever been a moment when you see or imagine yourself 5, 10, 20 years from now and being all alone. I sometimes get that thought and find myself worrying for my children and whats ahead for them!
How about you?
I don't worry about getting older at all. The wrinkles and other signs of aging are my battle scars for making it this far through my journey. Each day gets me closer to where I want to end up any way.
As for the kids, after barely surviving the teen years without slamming my head in the fridge, I figure if life gets a little tough for them.....it is due payback for everything they put me through.
Location: I never said I was perfect so no refunds here sorry!
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I don't worry about getting older at all. The wrinkles and other signs of aging are my battle scars for making it this far through my journey. Each day gets me closer to where I want to end up any way. Where is it that you want to end up?
As for the kids, after barely surviving the teen years without slamming my head in the fridge, I figure if life gets a little tough for them.....it is due payback for everything they put me through.
Wow, hopefully nobody will knock on your door this morning.....lol
Ever been a moment when you see or imagine yourself 5, 10, 20 years from now and being all alone. I sometimes get that thought and find myself worrying for my children and whats ahead for them!
How about you?
I have my bouts with this very thing from time to time but they I see how healthy I am and thank God for each day I'm able to do what I do.
I also try to bring it back to today. One day at a time. What is important is right now and how I handle myself each moment.
I like the serentiy prayer too......Gods will be done...not mine.
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..Have raised 4 children in a secure, loving, home/family/community environment which instilled those values in them..Shared my faith and beliefs with them and encouraged them to seek God..Did not pick up and move far away from my children just because they were grown up and I no longer felt any responsibility for them, or because h was retired.
