She did WHAT??????
Every day, I encounter someone who is doing much more than aging gracefully. Aging gracefully implies, to many, a senior who is quietly enjoying old age and peacefully waiting to die. Now, I don't want my faithful readers to imagine that aging gracefully, however you define it, isn't a perfectly good way to spend the last twenty or so years of your life. If that is what you want to do, go right ahead. Relax! Enjoy!
But, there are other folks who want to walk a bit on the wild side. Take for instance a group of my friends (80 years and over) who went skydiving last year. Yes, they are risk takers and they had a great time. Then, there are the residents who cheerfully and regularly climb on a bumpy, uncomfortable bus to an hour or two, to visit a horse farm, an historic church or ogle tulips. They, no doubt, ache for a couple of days afterward, but they are continuing to have adventures, well into their 80's and 90's.
Last, but certainly not least, there was the daring and mischievous lady who appeared, at the annual Spring Shindig, in the coconut shell bra! Well, it was a Luau, Hawaiian Themed, Party and she was determined to dress for the occasion. Let it be noted, that she wore the bra discretely over her modest blouse. And, she looked terrific.
Bless these folks. Aging isn't fun. It isn't for the meek and weak. It's not fun getting old.......unless you really want it to be!
Dear Lord. Give us strength and courage. Remind us that a bountiful sense of humor.increases our enjoyment of the blessings in our life. We are truly thankful.
But, there are other folks who want to walk a bit on the wild side. Take for instance a group of my friends (80 years and over) who went skydiving last year. Yes, they are risk takers and they had a great time. Then, there are the residents who cheerfully and regularly climb on a bumpy, uncomfortable bus to an hour or two, to visit a horse farm, an historic church or ogle tulips. They, no doubt, ache for a couple of days afterward, but they are continuing to have adventures, well into their 80's and 90's.
Last, but certainly not least, there was the daring and mischievous lady who appeared, at the annual Spring Shindig, in the coconut shell bra! Well, it was a Luau, Hawaiian Themed, Party and she was determined to dress for the occasion. Let it be noted, that she wore the bra discretely over her modest blouse. And, she looked terrific.
Bless these folks. Aging isn't fun. It isn't for the meek and weak. It's not fun getting old.......unless you really want it to be!
Dear Lord. Give us strength and courage. Remind us that a bountiful sense of humor.increases our enjoyment of the blessings in our life. We are truly thankful.
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