DO YOU LIVE EXCITEDLY?
I am going to be honest on this question.
I don't live as excitedly as I once did.
I think it might be the 'aging process'.
Maybe it is the word excitedly.
Excitedly seems like an energetic word.
I am mentally energetic, but physically, I want to be more energetic,
but I am not like I used to be for sure.
I can feel that I'm aging.
I know how 'to look' with positively.
I know how important color is in life.
I know how important which way you look at things is.
I know about laughter.
I play Sudoku - word search - wordle - solitaire - daily crosswords - find and seek - jigsaw puzzles - trivia - vita mahjong - and cube crush - so I keep my brain active.
I know about positivity.
MY PROBLEM - Reality and Accepting:
My age and that I am growing old.
I guess what I am looking for is how to accept that I am REALLY growing older - I never really cared to much about it until I found out I was going to be a great grandma. Now the thought comes to me that she will be the first generation I won't see grow up, go to college, or get married.
It kind of hit me and makes me kind of sad.
Anybody ever feel this way?
How do you deal with growing old and knowing you won't always be around to see the future.
I know from God's point of view - but from a more human point of view. . .
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THANK YOU ANN!
22 comments:
I like all the memes you shared! I think we have to keep a sense of humor and then knowing that God is in control and His plan is best is what helps me.
You could live to be 122. A lady in France did that just recently. 😄
I do think about it. I am 55 now. Our youngest son is graduating from high school. He has actually completed all the school work, just has two tests left and then the graduation ceremony. We have homeschooled all these years. Oldest is in college already. What comes next?
Congratulations on your big Win! These are all really cute memes...In all seriousness, I am so very Blessed because my daughters live a mile away from me in opposite directions. They try their best to keep me "Young". They include me in all things (even with their friends) which keeps me on my toes. HOWEVER, I can feel my body aging. There are days that I don't really feel like trailing along with them, but I go ahead and go...I might pay for it the next day, lol..but I try! I think too, with Mylee (our youngest grandchild) we try to attend all of her games and events. Plus...My family knows that although I am 71, I celebrate being 56!! haha. Sandra...you are young and beautiful...
I do live an exciting life, I wake up everyday and am excited to see what might happen next! I think it is better growing older than dying young. I'm thankful for each new day!
Especially as I get older, I appreciate all the blessings God gives to me each day, even the smallest ones. That's my answer to living an exciting life. Blessings, Sandie!
I’m excited all the time - from the moment I get out of bed, just to see what God has in store for me and by bedtime, I’m plum- tuckered out!
I prefer to live in the reality that I am aging - no pretense. I’m loving these years so far; sure I’m not backpacking like used to - those 40 lb packs are too heavy for me now. But I’m serving the Lord and that’s enough.
Love the memes and I really enjoyed this post. Made me think and I enjoy abstract thinking.
I look forward to your once a week posts. When I come back after my blogging break, I’m thinking about a new schedule- one to two posts a week.
Big hugs/
Debby
I am 68 and kind of a child at heart! I have always been grateful for my life, my friends and everything God has given me. The squirrel made me laugh! I really enjoy your posts, they are a source of joy and inspiration. I love colour, I love nature and I love life. Life does not have to be perfect or always even joyful to be beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
I am glad to get old because lots of people don’t have this chance. One of my husband patients just died at the age of 40, so sad.
Right now I am not excepting my age because of all the things that are breaking down. Extremely frustrating for me. I try to be positive but it is not easy but what choice do we have but to try to love who we are. I like the one about which way you look. Love the squirrel. I need to work harder on keeping my brain active. Yes, us having James when we were 65 doesn't let us see much into his future. Take care. Love you.
Depressed is all I can say. It seems my mind thinks I am still young, but my body is falling apart. And we are both so old. I know how you feel, ten times over.
I agree. Just the word "excitedly" sounds a little intimidating. The mind's willing, but my body's weak. Just this week, presumably in sympathy with my hips, my knees have begun to ache. I've made up my mind not to worry and just focus on what I can control.
I think you are one of the most "young at heart" women I know! You are pretty with it, in my opinion. But I understand your concern about being a great grandma and maybe not being around for all the days of their lives. I have seen many of these pictures, cause we e-mail each other daily, but that girl with the art palette coloring the daisies really gets to me. It's sooooo pretty. That's a new zen to zany too, it's a good one! The squirrel one is so funny, cause you know how I feel about the squirrels. That is awesome that you play all those things to keep your brain active. I've always loved jigsaw puzzles. To answer your question.....no, I don't live excitedly. I try to live calmly and peacefully, but I do get excited when something comes up, or if I see my family, or if surprises come my way.
You are doing a wonderful job aging. I truly mean that. : )
~Sheri
Don't be concerned; how and what you feel happens to all of us as we get older. As best you can be positive about it. Look back and thank God for all He has done for you. Look forward and thank Him for what He has in store for you. Look to the present and thank Him, trustingly, for what you have.
God bless you.
Your honesty here is truly touching—there’s something so tender about how you balance joy with reflection. I can almost hear the quiet strength in your words as you name the beauty in color, puzzles, and laughter, while also naming the ache of time moving on. That mix of vitality and vulnerability is something so many of us feel but rarely express. Thank you for saying it out loud.
You're warmly invited to read my latest post—I'd be honored to have you there.
So glad you liked your items and thank you for your kind words.
About aging, in all honesty, I think I tend to try and not think about it. Most times I see myself as still being on the younger. My body reminds me daily though that this is not true.
Your memes always make me smile!! We are blessed to be growing older. I think of that often. My parents were in their mid-60s when they died of cancer. I'm more than a decade beyond their last days. God is in control. My faith keeps me moving forward and I try to nurture relationships with family and friends. Write a letter to that great-grand that s/he can have on his/her 16th birthday. You are doing just fine!! I also play 5-6 games each day and feel like I am keeping my brain working. Sending a hug!! xo
Congratulations on winning Ann's giveaway!! I am right there with you on this old age thing. Or maybe I am ahead of you as I will be 77 this fall and LD will be 89. I am still exited about life and love all the blessings God gives us. Still, I am slowing down and I get weary. But we must keep on keeping on or we will not be able to. Use it or lose it! Do you play Words with Friends? My son and I play Wordle and share our results with each other.
I agree - you are so young in heart! You bless us all with your positive attitude!
This has been a conversation in our house it doesn't help the neighbors just moved to assisted living and what a job emptying a house and an extra garage.
My husband is having back issues and will see the dr next week not sure where it is going. I on the other had have pretty good health and work hard at keeping mobile and strong. I try to not look forward that much I lay my head on the pillow each night thankful for the day and what I have in my life. My dad did not see this age and my mother died the age I am now. (she had lots of health issues) So I feel very blessed I have gotten this time. Do I want more yes! But I try to cherish what is happening now or next month.
congrats on the win.
Cathy
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I am grateful for each day God allows me to live. I love the phamily, grands and great grands so it doesn't make me feel older. Creaky bones & moving slower does hahaha so I try to be positive about it. Somedays it is tough, especially after that surgery knocked me flat for so long. Great shares as always. You have such a happy blog.
My friend Bea turns 95 on May 30! She is a real sweetheart and walked over to the hospital to see me before I was admitted. She lives two blocks from the hospital where I was. Plus she brought her friend Marilyn to meet me! It was a fun visit. I need to get Rebekah's photos she took so I can put them on my blog.
I am here too: https://annesphamily.blogspot.com
Oh what a wonderful thought provoking post. Had to smile at the word exciting...not sure at our vintage we need to get too excited - it might kill us. :)!
Guess I am working on living in the moment and try my best to not think about the future other than heaven. Perhaps aging is God's way of making us humble. I think I will believe that and hope He is making progress!
Oh my the squirrel had me smiling. Since we have plenty of these cuties and they are always in the feeders made the perfect chuckle for me. Sorry I haven't been visiting - spring cleaning and gardening is keeping my " nose to the grindstone." Hugs
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