Surviving your 80's is not really about survival. You are just there and you are not sure how you got there. As the King in an old movie once said,"IT'S A PUZZLEMENT".
So there is no secret , just strong genes passed down by your distant relatives. A gift perhaps but then perhaps not. There are good things about this age group. Especially if you are blessed enough to have your mind and not too many debilitating diseases of old age.
Trust me! No one escapes. The bad parts are that year by year you lose your best friends one at a time. You suddenly realize you might be the survivor who gets to open the champagne from your 20's.
If you have children they get older. You may have to deal with their illnesses or losses. You are not necessarily responsible to do anything about their problems. But somehow your children stay in your mind as your responsibilty forever. It "ain't" easy folks.
There it is in a nutshell. You can still enjoy the sunshine or the rain. You can enjoy your pets if any. You can walk outside or go to the markets. If you still drive you can manage your own appointments and shopping.
If anyone happens to read this please contribute to the blog. I have more to say but I will probably wander into the past with some experiences I want to remember or forget. Kate Arnott
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