Life doesn't always remain on the straight and narrow.
Curves are thrown.
Corners insist on making turns.
Lines spread wider, or narrower.
Collisions occur.
Predictions don't always come true.
Life is not always how you want it.
Youth is precious.
Aging is not always fun.
There's no place like home.
Curves are thrown.
Corners insist on making turns.
Lines spread wider, or narrower.
Collisions occur.
Predictions don't always come true.
Life is not always how you want it.
Youth is precious.
Aging is not always fun.
There's no place like home.
Growing old takes courage. A lot of courage. Older adults can be overwhelmed by uncertainties.The future sometimes looks bleak. 'Live and let live' is not easy when all around seems to be falling apart and one feels that the end is perhaps nearer than once thought. It may be you, your spouse or partner, a family member, your best friend or neighbor. Eventually we each are faced with circumstances that we may feel unable to manage. We may struggle to adapt and move forward. We help in many different ways best we can. We don't lose hope. We encourage with words and deeds. We smile, laugh, pray.........and sometimes cry when nobody can see us. Life is so unpredictable. We don't plan to get old. We have to learn to adapt, to live one day at a time, and be grateful for kind family and friends. We do what we are still able to do no matter how insignificant those small things are, or how different they may be from what we were used to doing in those magical younger years.
The sun came up this morning and the first thing I noticed was its warmth and welcome in the upstairs hall. I took this photo, came down to my laptop, flipped open the cover, grabbed a cup of coffee and knew this was the day I would at last come back here.
Sadly, it's been far too long since I posted here but as my eighteenth year of blogging will arrive tomorrow I'm doing this quick post before this becomes another crazy day and the laptop remains closed down.
Bob's health issues continue. He completed the 2.5 months of chemo following major surgery, but the follow up scans show the cancer has reared its ugly head and spread. Following another surgery recently we are now awaiting a new treatment plan. We will continue to fight together in hopes we can beat this.......and continue aging happily and with gratitude for the years yet to come.
Please keep Bob in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you dear friends and readers.
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Will be sending positive vibes.Barbarax
ReplyDeletePraying for you both, dear Mary.
ReplyDeleteDear Sweet Mary, your beautiful words bring me to tears. Yes, ageing is not for the faint-hearted, and so we go on, hand in hand, dealing with what comes our way. You and Bob are in my prayers every day, in your beautiful home and garden. It is lovely that you have posted today and 18 years is a triumph in blogland. With love xoxox
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, I am so sorry to learn the struggle continues for Bob. I am praying. Sara
ReplyDeleteMary, congratulations for 18 years of blogging! My thoughts and prayers for both you and Bob as you continue with you fight together. Jan H
ReplyDeleteDear Mary, thank you for the update, for the lovely photos and for your thoughts. I am so sorry to hear about all that you two have been going through and that the cancer has spread. It's never easy to watch a loved one struggle. Sending you both much strength to keep moving forward, keep fighting. Blessings of healing light and energy. Prayers for wellness. Hugs of comfort. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat you write here about getting older and having to adapt to all that it entails echoes very much what we as a family have been experiencing for a long time now. It started in earnest in 2018 and culminated in 2022 with the death of my Dad and my sister's best friend within five weeks of each other. Now my Mum is 80, and although her health is not the very best, she does exactly what you say towards the end of your post: Aging happily and with gratitude.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for Bob and yourself, dear Mary. Here is a big virtual hug for you.
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it was to see your post pop up in my feed this morning. Your thoughtful words on ageing are so true. One never knows what lies ahead. I especially like "We don't lose hope. We encourage with words and deeds. We smile, laugh, pray, and sometimes cry..." May daily strength and grace fill you and Bob as you navigate these unwelcome waters.
Hugs and prayers,
Lorrie (and Tim, too)
This was so beautifully written, Mary. And love your photos, too. Growing old certainly does take courage. I'm younger than you - in my 60's - but me and my husband see our bodies declining now in certain ways and at this age, of course, we have friends and relatives battling cancer and other illnesses. I'm so sorry that Bob's cancer has spread. I keep you and Bob in my heart and prayers often. Lots of love and hugs to both of you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBob will always be in my thoughts and so will you dear Mary. As you know, I also have things to deal with so we will hold hands virtually and walk that path together in thought. Thinking of you both and hoping you are coping. Much love. XXXX
ReplyDeleteDear Mary I read this with a heavy heart, as I know all too well how old age can knock at the door as an unwanted unwelcome guest! My husband of 52 years has been suffering from dementia for a few years. It creeps up on you until one day you don’t even know the person anymore. He is a retired Superior Court Judge that was on the bench for 23 years. He was brilliant. Like you I look back to our youthful days and wonder if we wasted them? Not even thinking one day they would simply be memories we want to time travel back to? I guess I wanted to let you know I understand. I have followed you for many years, but maybe haven’t commented very much. Just know I will be sending healing thoughts your way! Take care. Love Darlene from Calif
ReplyDeleteAlways sending prayers for you both…hope we can get together for coffee and chat as soon as you’re available…love you, my friend ❤️. Jeannette
ReplyDeleteDear Mary, I often think of you and your husband, and I send you so many good wishes! I understand perfectly what you write about old age. The antidote to feeling down is my Gratitude Journal: when I write, I see that there is so much to be grateful for - and when I read, I see the many blessings one has been showered with. You are strong, Mary, and both of you will cope with the great challenge you both face. I think of you both! XXXBritta
ReplyDeleteMary, thank you for a beautifully written post. That sunlight and hope that Spring is arriving after a long winter gives us all energy to carry on and be positive for the future and trust things will get better.
ReplyDeleteYour wonderful blog is full of your love of life and your beautiful photographs and travels. You have touched so many lives through your laptop and writings and blog posts.. There will be so many people thinking about you and wishing you and Bob their prayers. I am just one of them
Sending you and Bob lots of love, take care Eileenxxx
After going through surgery and chemotherapy, I can only imagine how disheartening it must feel to hear that the cancer has spread. I do hope that the new treatment plan is successful. You are both in my prayers as you travel this path together.
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Definitely keeping you and Bob in my prayers. What beautiful pictures.
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