After a freak accident in my new old home two years ago I felt vulnerable, and in fact I was. When the unexpected happens things can change in a heartbeat. I was immobilized for many months. When I was finally well enough to drive a car again, I was afraid to. I was lucky to have a friend encourage me. During that time I had physical therapy and so many people less than my age appeared lost and very much older. I felt lucky to have the strength and wear with all to move out of my own way and into the world again.
Yesterday I saw a woman who was 110, yes believed to be the oldest in this country, anyway. She was celebrating her birthday and looked great. I know a man who ushers at Tanglewood at 95. His posture and gait is better than mine, and he is one of the brightest and most active people I know. I also know people who are done at much younger ages and whose attitude and physical appearance convey nothing but a lack of interest in life.
I think that if we are lucky we want to always be engaged, busy and active. I am young yet, but wish to always have the drive to want more, seek more and be more. And for now.........things are really good.
This is all I can say about that!
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