tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post1030071325694670860..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: The Sad Side of Growing Olddiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61880436308255986852010-06-14T12:57:49.974+10:002010-06-14T12:57:49.974+10:00So sad, Diane. I hope there is hope for recovery f...So sad, Diane. I hope there is hope for recovery for all your friends.<br /><br />It is best to enjoy each day as none of us ever know.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-56491952583971886862010-06-12T14:59:12.488+10:002010-06-12T14:59:12.488+10:00I was so busy with sorting out my pictures from Mo...I was so busy with sorting out my pictures from Morocco that I missed this post. I so much agree with you although my problem is not the illness of the people, but their getting old ! They don't move anymore ! Mr. G. included. They only want to stay at home and watching TV. The women of my age live in the past and talk about "at my time" or are so busy with raising their grandchildren (because the parents work...) that they have no time for anything else. My best friend died last year of cancer very suddenly. I had to find other friends sharing the same interests like me. Now I have my little group of girlfriends, only one has the same age as I all the others are 10 years younger ! <br />Wanting to enjoy life and being sick that's the worst !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-16800341868252501752010-06-12T11:27:52.411+10:002010-06-12T11:27:52.411+10:00You, Bill, and all your friends are in my prayers ...You, Bill, and all your friends are in my prayers Diane. I hope all are doing better soon. Old age is no fun sometimes.<br /><br />I just had a CT scan today of my previously injured right leg from last July 13th. They believe the reason I have not regained my walking more steady abilities and still having a lot of pain is because of the rod in there. The doc thinks one of the screws broke and the rod has shifted down into the knee. <br /><br />In summary, he wants to take the rod out now -- so I may be looking at more surgery. Hopefully we will know more with the CT scan soon.The Southern Mint Julephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552225044981834393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-48087810206175509152010-06-11T22:34:19.148+10:002010-06-11T22:34:19.148+10:00My husband retired a year ago, and we have been go...My husband retired a year ago, and we have been going ever since. We've bought some toys (for us and the grandkids to have fun with), and have decided that at this age you never know what's around the corner, healthwise, so we're not wasting time while we're in good health. It sounds like you have had many great times with your friends before the illlnesses. Thank heavens for wonderful memories!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-83936788915839672382010-06-11T21:40:20.764+10:002010-06-11T21:40:20.764+10:00So sorry about your friends. We are seeing the sa...So sorry about your friends. We are seeing the same thing with ours. All we can do is be as supportive as we can and let them know we are there for them, count our blessings and live every day to the fullest. Wishing you all the best of good health.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-14309445915626529932010-06-11T11:56:29.266+10:002010-06-11T11:56:29.266+10:00Yes Ma'am ... sadly that is part of the cycle....Yes Ma'am ... sadly that is part of the cycle. Then again, we can only be thankful that under all circumstances folks like you have lived, enjoyed and made most of your time productively and constructively amongst your dearest family and friends. God has His own Way of dealing with all of us. I pray those treasured friends of yours Good Strength and Will in coping.Indayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591131757572208375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2584287441428491262010-06-11T08:39:10.270+10:002010-06-11T08:39:10.270+10:00Not a good part of growing old, for sure but yet a...Not a good part of growing old, for sure but yet a part of life. Once (years ago) I took a wellness class where the teacher asked "how many of you want to live to be 100if you could stay reasonably healthy?" . Then she listed the reasons you might NOT want to -- No. 1 followed closely the lines of your post. <br /><br />Looking forward to your next post ;>> although I appreciate your sharing this one too. Food for thought.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-56502431403308012862010-06-11T07:05:56.182+10:002010-06-11T07:05:56.182+10:00Life becomes sobering, I agree. The thing is to ke...Life becomes sobering, I agree. The thing is to keep planning and live each day as it comes. That is my approach at this stage, anyway.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-90964182383452251832010-06-11T07:02:45.046+10:002010-06-11T07:02:45.046+10:00Diane
Yes, that is an upsetting "post".
...Diane<br />Yes, that is an upsetting "post".<br />I believe I meet Helen and Paul at the Swiss day at "Des Alpes"?<br />It is so sad about Henry. It was good though that he was able earlier in the year to go on his "annual beloved fishing safari".<br />Let's pray and hope, all will improve and that they are all back having a 'ball' as soon as possible.<br />Colin (HB)Colin (HB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-68111833024217886622010-06-11T06:06:01.467+10:002010-06-11T06:06:01.467+10:00It is hard to accept that we are now the "eld...It is hard to accept that we are now the "elders"..and just like steadfast machines, we to will eventually wear out. The thing we need to remember is good maintenance, good karma and good wine!Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-57809873651844145782010-06-11T01:54:05.916+10:002010-06-11T01:54:05.916+10:00Hi Diane, That is sad... We always hate to see ou...Hi Diane, That is sad... We always hate to see our friends go through such horrible illnesses. I never felt old until this past month. My knee problem (even though small compared to others' problems) has really gotten me down though....<br /><br />Oh--isn't it just hell to get old????? DARN! That's why they tell retirees to travel when they are younger --before they can't any longer.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-73956929666857168682010-06-11T01:12:54.423+10:002010-06-11T01:12:54.423+10:00It's a sad post today - happy memories tinged ...It's a sad post today - happy memories tinged with sadness. Something Mum always says just popped into my mind "He (or she) had a good innings" Mum says this whenever she hears something sad about someone she knows. <br />Cheers.<br /><a href="http://melbournedailyphotodaily.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Melbourne Daily Photo</a>BlossomFlowerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-54279959469985389432010-06-11T00:47:21.125+10:002010-06-11T00:47:21.125+10:00I have a friend that says: 'The golden years a...I have a friend that says: 'The golden years are really made of brass'. And so it is, the body is just so fragile.<br /><br />I hope your friends can heal and get around soon.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-65578640262453709802010-06-11T00:39:59.431+10:002010-06-11T00:39:59.431+10:00So sorry to hear that some of your friends are hav...So sorry to hear that some of your friends are having health issues. Very glad that you had all those happy years of making memories together to look back on and help you get through these rough patches. <br />Sending you a hug.GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.com