carmen Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 :cool: I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making My bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, Or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and Compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my! face.So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their Hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, But while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day(if I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! FRIENDS FOREVER! Sandi Matthews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am thankful for growing old too and wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurashogren Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thank You for sharing, I to would not change a thing, I am truely blessed Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks! That explains exactly how I feel and I'm passing it on to friends and family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Tomorrow I am hosting a "while the cats away, the mice will play" day for my bestest girly friends. We will sew, quilt, knit, eat, laugh (a lot!), relax and just enjoy each others company. We have been the "Twisted Stitchers" for more than 15 years now. I will print this out on pretty paper and give it to each of my friends. They will love it! Thanks for sharing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Love your group name Laurie! Carmen, AMEN!!! ... to your posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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