Connect
← Return to Coping with age & serious illness. Anyone positive want to share?
Discussion
Coping with age & serious illness. Anyone positive want to share?
Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 17 9:27am | Replies (121)Comment receiving replies
Juggling multiple conditions while aging is challenging…my late husband had Alzheimer’s and cancer, yet he found much to enjoy, just not like before….i have CRC and osteoporosis, yet make the most out of life I can, bit not like my life before…still, even within some physical limits the human spirit seeks for what is available…somehow, we manage…after all, we’re still here, still celebrate sunrises and sunsets ! I remember being in my hospital bed, luckily by a window, and even in my groggy state somehow loved the changes I saw as the days progressed……I feel a lot of this spirit in these postings .
Replies to "Juggling multiple conditions while aging is challenging…my late husband had Alzheimer’s and cancer, yet he found..."
@nycmusic
Dear @nycmusic, yes, growing old with medical conditions is confronting and challenging. I have 2 medical diagnoses, one of which is terminal. I have never been an important or world-changing person, but when I look back on my life my greatest achievement is raising four children, all of whom are now adults and decent, compassionate human beings. Our lives go through many changes, and old age is yet another stage we have to come to terms with and make the most of our lives as they are now. You speak of sunrises and sunsets. I, too, find myself taking joy in the little things in life, things I didn't notice when I was rushing around living an active life. This morning one of my adult sons dropped in before work to bring me a cup of coffee from my favourite cafe. That has made my whole day. We can still reach out to others with a phone call or a greeting card. I lost my husband 4 years ago, but I realise that we are each on our own journey, and it is important to do what little we can to appreciate each other, and live life one day at a time. I hope you ae feeling better today. I am in Melbourne, Australia, but through the magic of the internet I can reach you and wish you a joyous and peacful Christmas, and good health and happiness in the New Year. @ellu
Connect
@nycmusic
Thank you for your writing nycmusic.
Regardless the writings i view and folks that respond, there is always, always, something to be grateful for. Thanks for reminding me! And, it takes a person with spirit to realise that encouragement and faith that is available always, and in many differnt ways.
As you so well stated, " somehow we manage and celebrate sunrised and sunset. Thank you greatly.
Jofree