My Support Forums - View Single Post - Recently- turned 69 year old, partially disabled guy

(JD) · Apr 14, 2011, 07:59 AM

Hello!
I know as we age the ability to find quality to life becomes more challenging. From time to time it crosses my mind as well, but I have a faith that sustains me.

What your life is, well it is what you make it. Remember Helen Keller? I can only hope that if I had been put into that life, I would have done even half of what she did. And why did she do so much? She had a perspective on life that carried her into the next day, and the next. It was not anything about her life situation, even as she aged.

Search for this perspective. Search for something you can do to help others, even in your diminished state. Altruism is the key to feeling good about ourselves, imo.

Just like when we were little we had to find "no money fun" (things we could do for fun that cost no or very little money) ... find some way to give the goodness of your heart to others.

I had a black lab service dog for 15 years. I miss him so! He's been gone 4 years now... and I still, even on this trip last week, called my current service dog by "figgy" But I believe our pets are in heaven, and that there's written encouragement to that effect.

Had you considered an animal that is less expensive, for emotional support? In the USA there are "emotional support animals" that are generally allowed by law into any apartment complex and nursing homes, depending up the care they require you might consider this???

I bought my mom a large plush dog to keep her company. It was lovely to hug and remember days of old.

BTW, if you could put in more paragraphs into your writing it will help me to read them easier. I generally write in larger font, if for no one else but me to be able to read it! You can increase the size of the font...up above under SIZES where you found Bold and it's generally considered shouting to type in all capitals. No problem though, for newbies.

I'm glad you are here at PC. You can begin to socialize again... it is a new way (I still question it at times hehehe) but it will help you know you are worthwhile and can find friends again. Take care