Old Age, I've decided is a Gift

I am now, probably for the first time in my life,, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body, I sometimes dispair over the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and saggy skin. And often I am taken aback by that old person who lives in my mirror.

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair. As I've aged, I've become less crital of myself. I've become my own friend.

I've seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

I know that I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten, and I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can a heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs  forever etched into the deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed,  and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

 As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've earned the right to be wrong.

So, to sum it up, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I've become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat desert every single day.

May our friendship never come apart especially when it's straight from the heart! May you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever.

Cheers Apach

Thanks!

HB

I've seen my children grow up, I'd like to see my grandchildern grow up to see what they become. That is, if the Big Guy lets me. It would be awesome to hit 50yrs of wedded bliss. Only 7 to go.

AMEN