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[Cakers1]

On 9/9/2014 SugarNSpice said:

Just look at it this way... You've had more years than many children and young adults with terminal illnesses or chronic illness will ever see.

There are children and young adults that will never experience all life has to offer.

Be happy with the years you've been given. Too many children and young adults aren't as lucky. But they have made the most of their lives. Many will never graduate from high school or grade school for that matter. Never find the love of their life. Never marry or experience the joy of having children of their own.

You've been blessed with a full life. Smile.

[SugarNSpice]

On 9/10/2014 Cakers1 said:

On 9/9/2014 SugarNSpice said:

Just look at it this way... You've had more years than many children and young adults with terminal illnesses or chronic illness will ever see.

There are children and young adults that will never experience all life has to offer.

Be happy with the years you've been given. Too many children and young adults aren't as lucky. But they have made the most of their lives. Many will never graduate from high school or grade school for that matter. Never find the love of their life. Never marry or experience the joy of having children of their own.

You've been blessed with a full life. Smile.

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[terrier3]

I'm STILL waiting for the Jetson cars...since about 1960!!!!

[HiLo]

On 9/9/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

There's over 105,000 Americans at age 100 or more ..... and people are living longer every year.

In fact, it's plausible that anyone reading this could live to be 100.

So.......... subtract your current age from 100 .... how many years do you have left, and what do you plan to do with them?

According to what we are constantly hearing, there won't be enough of a working population to support your Social Security so better keep on saving. Each day has enough trouble of its own to think ahead to that extent.

[LooPY]

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[LilacTree]

As I wrote somewhere within this thread, I am very grateful for the amount of years I've lived. My beloved sister is already gone, my dear mother died at age 49. My father died at 83 and he was pretty healthy except for some dementia. So I have never lost sight of how lucky I am. I wish I was healthier, but feel that is a supremely selfish thought. I'm still here, I get to have another day (be it at the dentist . . . ugh).

As many of you have posted, with all those around us who have died before they've even had a chance to live, any of us this age is fortunate beyond words.

[dobiesrule]

Ford, I know exactly what you mean. I, too, have begun to think about even unimportant things like even tv shows, as in, I hope I'm around to see the finale. Or things in my neighborhood where a lot of stores are being built, I hope I am here when the such and such gets finished. And it's not morbid. It doesn't make me sad. It's just a realization that the days are "dwindling down "as the song says. I think, and hope, that this is a normal way of looking at things. I am grateful to God for every day I'm given and feel blessed for my church, family, fur baby, and friends. Life is really good and I appreciate it. Ford, you post such interesting things. I always enjoy them and am just so very glad you told us about the dental plans, such a money saver. Thank you, Ford, for being a friend to all of us on this board. Stay well.

[terrier3]

On 9/10/2014 HiLo said:

On 9/9/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

There's over 105,000 Americans at age 100 or more ..... and people are living longer every year.

In fact, it's plausible that anyone reading this could live to be 100.

So.......... subtract your current age from 100 .... how many years do you have left, and what do you plan to do with them?

According to what we are constantly hearing, there won't be enough of a working population to support your Social Security so better keep on saving. Each day has enough trouble of its own to think ahead to that extent.

Popular misconception, but not true. If the cap on SS contributions was raised to $200,000 a year, SS would be fully funded for MANY years. If it was eliminated, making SS taxes progressive (like income taxes are), we would never run out.

[terrier3]

On 9/11/2014 Ford1224 said:

As I wrote somewhere within this thread, I am very grateful for the amount of years I've lived. My beloved sister is already gone, my dear mother died at age 49. My father died at 83 and he was pretty healthy except for some dementia. So I have never lost sight of how lucky I am. I wish I was healthier, but feel that is a supremely selfish thought. I'm still here, I get to have another day (be it at the dentist . . . ugh).

As many of you have posted, with all those around us who have died before they've even had a chance to live, any of us this age is fortunate beyond words.

Ford1224 - You have got your mind, your ability to communicate (very well!) and your feisty will to do the right thing and get what is your due.

That's really living life to the fullest, even if your body is less than cooperative.

[LilacTree]

On 9/27/2014 dobiesrule said: Ford, I know exactly what you mean. I, too, have begun to think about even unimportant things like even tv shows, as in, I hope I'm around to see the finale. Or things in my neighborhood where a lot of stores are being built, I hope I am here when the such and such gets finished. And it's not morbid. It doesn't make me sad. It's just a realization that the days are "dwindling down "as the song says. I think, and hope, that this is a normal way of looking at things. I am grateful to God for every day I'm given and feel blessed for my church, family, fur baby, and friends. Life is really good and I appreciate it. Ford, you post such interesting things. I always enjoy them and am just so very glad you told us about the dental plans, such a money saver. Thank you, Ford, for being a friend to all of us on this board. Stay well.

Thank you dobiesrule, for "getting" my meaning, and also your kind words. I'm glad the dental plans helped you out. I have only two more visits to go, and my teeth will stay in my mouth for the duration, whatever that turns out to be! LOL [See my teeth?!]