Life is precious and time marches on. Soon I will celebrate my 66th year, December 18th. When I became 50, this time in my life seemed so far away that I could barely imagine it. Now, it's here and I'm grateful for the time I've had, adventures and crazy things I've done over the years and still alive to share them with those who are patient enough to listen.
I've always been a family person. Being born during the War, the world was much more an innocent place. People were somewhat naive, worked hard and raised their children in a tight knit family unit. When I was little, I was a "daddy's girl". I was sick a lot and probably got more attention than most kids my age and probably got pretty spoiled along the way. Infact, I know I was!
My dad died young at the age of 55. He had a pre-dispostion to heart disease and had his first major heart attack when he was just 39 and in those days, they didn't do much except put him on blood thinners and "nitro" for pain. His life was also filled with stress. I was 32 at the time of his death and it changed my life forever. I handled the arrangements and kept my family uplifted. When it was over, I collapsed into a spiral of sadness and loss. I wasn't sure if I could go on without him and knew I that I had to figure out someway because I had two beautiful children.
Life goes on and now I'm a senior citizen, with my two beautiful children, 6 grandchildren and a new great grandson, a wonderful husband and my mother. She's a magnificent women; charged with the secrets of our family, enduring the pain and suffering of lifes challenges, she carry's on. Her feet are planted firmly in her beliefs which have carried her through her almost 90 years.
I don't have all the answers but I have faith in God that I will be guided in the right direction and be allowed to live each day as good as I can live it and be grateful for what I have. Figuring it all out along the way has had it's challenges but I think I'm better from the struggles.
Growing older isn't all that bad.
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