How life can change in the turn of a sixpence

When I took retirement at 59 I thought that I would have time for all my friends and my lovely grandson . However our son and his partner went no contact and cut us off, three of my closest friends died of cancer, only one was older than me the others were younger. I lost a beloved sister in law and an older brother suddenly at 61 too, several other friends have died too and I am only 66.

All we read about people living longer sometimes seems like a cruel joke.

I so agree - one day I was a healthy slim mid-60 year old, full of life and busy - the next, after a fall, I am having to walk with a stick, have put on weight through immobility, and my life has totally changed. One small slip and there it went!

I am not majorly disabled or lacking in things to do - but my life changed in that moment.

I am always telling my DDs to relish every moment that they have - find the joy in everything and treasure their lives and health.

So, so true Nankate
carpe diem

And all within the space of a few months, too. Sobering thought.

Sobering thought *Kate!

Food for thought indeed.