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Philip Himberg's avatar

This moved me so much. Moved to Lisboa alone 6 weeks ago and I will soon be 70 and all of a sudden a raft of body challenges. I need to read this tonight. May print it. Thank you!

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diane reynolds's avatar

No, thank YOU! I just write my heart at this juncture of my life and rarely does someone seem to "get it" and reply. You have made more than my day. I appreciate that you feel what I am voicing. In gratitude---Diane

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Marion Finley's avatar

I often tell young people - Do it NOW! I tell them that bodily changes and age creep up way more quickly than we ever expected. On the news, we see a certain 100 year old person doing a marathon - Well - that is 1 person in a billion - or more.

Btw: I can recommend chewable enzymes - I have that same hernia - they don't "fix" anything just reduce the burning feeling if you eat enough of them. Sleep on your left side, slightly elevated. Maybe that will help.

It is quite discouraging to have new pain/ailments daily. How much do we give in and how much do we push it. Disability/bed-bound/wheelchair-bound are all fates worse than death to me. Also - being a burden to anyone is intolerable. I think I need to research how to leave Earth if I need to - I've been told there are resources online.

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