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#1
Oct 12, 2019, 09:23 AM
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That is what my mother said while I was growing up. Of course, at the time I didn't give it much thought. Now...well I face this every day. Things I am dealing with: Being unemployed at 58 (though I have two master degrees), being in huge debt from college degrees, possibly glaucoma in left eye go back end of January to find out for sure. I have 3-4 months to make major changes in a diet because I am considered pre-diabetic. I have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis causing my leg to be weak and gives me some issues with balance noticeable. only on days where it is really bad. This is really limiting me in what type of jobs I can apply for. Getting an MRI done soon and then also have an appointment with a pain management place. High blood pressure. Need some major dental work but can't afford it and insurance (medicare) does not cover it. The list is endless. Mom was right you really DO need to be strong to get older.
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#2
Oct 13, 2019, 05:41 PM
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I'm afraid I'm not strong...
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"I may be older but I am not wise / I'm still a child's grown-up disguise / and I never can tell you what you want to know / You will find out as you go." (from: "A Nightengale's Lullaby" - Julie Last) |
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#3
Oct 14, 2019, 07:03 PM
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Old age ain't the new 30s.
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#4
Oct 15, 2019, 12:29 AM
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Yep. Old age isn't for sissies. I. too, have a lot of health issues, which I won't go into here. I just try to take one day at a time--and make a lot of doctor appointments.
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#5
May 17, 2020, 10:02 PM
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I'm so glad that I'm like Irene now. I rented an in law apartment from Irene when I was 25. Irene impressed me with her kindness, faith and strength. During this Covid thing I've had time to think and, yup, I'm like Irene now. Irene didn't get there the easy way either.
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May 18, 2020, 06:41 AM
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It is a long road...and strange when the past lengthens and the future shortens...
Not easy to stay present. and sometimes...it is a relief...expectations just my own...
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