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In reply to the discussion: As we age, we tend to lose people. [View all]LuckyCharms
(22,683 posts)3. And to you, surfered. I wish you good health too.
I like to complain a lot, but when I look at it objectively, I'm actually doing alright for a person my age. I think I'm accepting the fact that I'm getting old, and stuff is going to go wrong, like it does to all of us eventually.
I used to smoke when I was younger. We had a smoke room at work. One of my smoking buddies was a lot older than me, and we used to mock each other mercilessly. Every morning, he would come into that smoke room, all cheerful like, and say "Every day above ground is a good day"! Being the young wise ass that I was, I would say "Right. Is that a saying you learned back in the 1930s"?
But now I know he was right. Every day above ground is a good day.
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Health is like the "1" in 1 million dollars. Take it away and all you have is zeros.. I'm at the stage of my life
mitch96
Dec 2025
#49
I am 85 yrs old and have out lived 3 husbands and two children and at times it is hard
Stargazer99
Dec 2025
#2
That's the thing...it seems that people we were very close to when younger, even family, kind of
LuckyCharms
Dec 2025
#7
Thank you Lucky. I have feeling very down about a number of family situations. Your post made me think it is time for me
debm55
Dec 2025
#12
A thoughtful, important post. Thanks much. With age many people lose touch with
appalachiablue
Dec 2025
#14
Thank you, Lucky! What a poignant, beautiful message! Like surfered, I'm wishing you good health for Christmas.
highplainsdem
Dec 2025
#20
Thanks for writing this and reminding us all what's really important ... our loved ones!
AZJonnie
Dec 2025
#25
Simply because we are born here, simply because we exist, we belong ❤️🧡💛🩵💚💙💜
Clouds Passing
Dec 2025
#36
i tend to be the one to call. mom said it takes 2 to tango and the person on the other end can just as easly pick up
AllaN01Bear
Dec 2025
#39
My parents have passed several years ago, my sister no longer talks to me and has poisoned the remaining
kimbutgar
Dec 2025
#44