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Coping with age & serious illness. Anyone positive want to share?
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@jofree
Thank you for your amazing story, I lived for some years in Japan, and a friend who has studied
calligraphy made me an ink painting of four Japanese characters. It is an old Japanese saying which is hard to translate, but roughly it says "One Life, Just Once" or maybe "One Life, One Chance". It is wonderful that you and your wife are not just vegetating and bitter after your experiences, but still see your lives as a challenge, and you make your own enjoyment. It was really heartening to read your words, and I hope things continue to go well for you.
Kind regards, Ellu
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@ellu
Hello Ellu,
What a kind reply to my writing: And so very interesting about your time in Japan. I spent the better part of the 80's in South America and I too, was so amazed at the resiliency of many of the villagers we came in contact with. It seems that other foreign populations have a deeper understanding and appreciation for life than some folks in the US. I guess when folks strive for daily existences, they become more appreciative of the little things that others take for granted.
Keep on going Ellu and keep spreading your kindness and appreciation for life. You also have helped us with your enthusiasm. Write anytime.
Best to you, Jo free