Elaine, I need to thank you for drawing me back to my blog. I had given up on writing, and now am finding it cathartic. I withdrew from life quite a bit over the past 2 years, and it's time I find my inner groove(y).
This afternoon the kids and I stopped a restaurant to have a late lunch. In shuffled two elderly couples. They must have been nearing 90. It was so sweet, an old lady was slowly making her way to the table but was not using the cane she was holding. She stopped mid-shuffle to assess the situation. Her husband standing behind her, gently put his hand on back and said, "Dear, use your cane!" It was beautiful. She was all dolled up, having obviously done her hair, wearing a bright blouse, and well chosen jewelery. (she still had it. I would dare say a dear old gal can only still "have it" at that age if she is still loved up... and she was loved up : ) The elderly gentleman from the other couple saw that I was observing them, stopped and pointed at me and said, "Your turn is coming, and it will come quicker than you expect!"
My regret of the day; I so wish I had asked them to share advice with me. "From where you are now, what is the one thing you would tell me about life...." Next time, I won't hesitate. I will follow my instinct.
Keep on writing, Holly! I don't always feel like doing a new post, but I know it's good therapy for me too. Living alone, it's a way of having a visit with who knows how many people!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your senior story. I guess the gentleman did tell you one thing about life - how quickly it goes by. It's encouraging to see older seniors out and about and enjoying themselves. Have a great family gathering as your folks celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. The black eye won't matter, just adds another memory of "keep your eye on the ball!"