I have to remind myself often that I have so many good things in my life. My health problems play on my mind and affect me, but I do try to put on a cheery face and not moan to people about my suffering. Not a lot they can do. I have spent a weekend with my SIL and all we seemed to do was discuss her ailments and her medication. I am too polite not to nod and sympathise. She sits on her bum all day and lets her husband wait on her hand and foot. (I know we can let off steam here but I really want to scream at her to buck her ideas up. She really is a lazy hypochondriac, the person suffering the most in all the world, she is so, so hard, done by, etc, etc, etc... and when I know people who would give their everything to have her 'poor' health I get quite cross!)
I think we have to play the cards we are dealt as best we can and look for all the good bits in life and recognise all those (often fleeting) moments hen we feel blessed and are happy. I am glad you have been cheered up by all the love and attention shown to you SalsaQueen and I am sure the love going your way is well deserved. Happy birthday - enjoy your 60s! We are younger than we think we are! I hope life continues to be good for you.