Welcome to a blog intended for seniors and for those who love and care for them.
Having reached the upper echelon of seniors, I’ve experienced all the symptoms of each stage of aging. and it has been a challenging and life-giving journey. My desire is to share with others what I have learned, and to share tools to help us on the rest of the journey. The best is still ahead.
What do you see when you imagine yourself at your age? Decrepit, weak, useless, waiting to die? Of no interest to anyone? Lonely? depressed? Hopeless? No goals? Nothing more to live for? If any of those ring true, you may have bought in to society's description of aging.
Our north American culture has distorted the experience of aging. We have accepted the negative messaging that paints us as incompetent and insignificant. The task of aging is to convert our conception of both age and youth. And this can only happen if the old (that is us) refuse to let society define us, and instead internalize a new vision of our later years.
A few years ago, at the insistence of friends who were avid skiers, I found myself on the slopes of the French alps. I was "skiing" at beginner’s speed when a group of young people flew by, shouting, "Get off the slopes, geezers!"
But the humiliation wasn’t over. When I finally reached the bottom, I fell—again—almost at the feet of Fritz, an excellent skier, who also happened to be an elder at our church. And—how can I say this politely? I…passed gas. And in an audible way. I was mortified! After one more fall while exiting the ski lift and being shouted at again, I was done for good! I much preferred walking down the mountain with my faithful dog, Coca.
I'm sure you can think of personal examples when you too were mocked for being old. The danger for us is buying into the dismissive messaging. When we start to see ourselves as used up and useless, we begin to act accordingly.
The purpose of this blog is to identify some tools that will change our perception of ourselves and help us to live out our years becoming all our Creator intended us to be.
Quote for the day:
"So we do not lose heart, even though our body may be falling apart,
our inward person is being renewed day by day." II Cor. 4:10 (paraphrase)
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Sally, Please put me on the list for your blog.
Sounds like such a good idea!!
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Put me on the list!
Good for you Sally - what a great idea!
Hello Sally;
That’s a great initiative! Love it - I would love to follow your blogs.
I’m sure they’ll will be very helpful - I’m not retired yet but I want to prepare myself for what is ahead. Thank you to put on your list.
Thank you and God bless you,
Franca
Hi Sally- I would love to receive your blog!
Looking forward to your blog!
This will be great
Hi Sally, it would be great to receive your blog ❤️
I’d like to be part of your blog
Very happy to join!
I am looking forward to your blogs🤗
Add me too! Looking forward to what you have to share.
So far, so great!
I'd love to sign up for your blog! Thanks!
An excellent idea to create this blog to share your experience Sally and be an inspiration to those of us in the golden age.
Indeed, one of the starting points of the rapid decay in which society finds itself, is the depreciation of wisdom of years. Put me on the list.
Put me on the list please!
I'd love to read your blog. This first one has caught my attention.
This is awesome Sally!
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At 82, all those thoughts, positive and negative, come to mind often. I had a knee replacement in September, which has made the negative thoughts increase, with having to depend on others. I work to prove that I still can do things. Some days I keep track of what I do, even if it is just washing the dishes. I tell my daughter who praises me for what I have done. It takes work to stay positive and yet honest with the facts of life at my age.
I am looking forward to all your good ideas.
Yes, please!
Very interesting subject Sally, love to follow it. Am experiencing similar moments
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Hi Sally. Please add me to your contact list. Enjoyed this one; looking forward to your future blogs.
Love to read more ❤️. You live in my hometown … London, Ontario …My dad was James O. Blackwood … my husband, Dale, and I live in Arizona. God Bless you !
Hello Sally,
Do you remember about me and Élie ?
I would be happy to read your thoughts.
Have a nice Sunday ! 🌺🤗🌺
Physically aging is difficult but sharing from the well of our wisdom and experience will never run dry.
Yes, I would love to read your future blogs and learn from your wealth of wisdom and experience inspired by His book.
So special that you are sharing your gifts with us!
Mais oui! J’en veux bien ! Merci et Bisous
Please add me to the list.
Thank you!!