I have been very lucky with my health. At almost 80 I have, so far, avoided every serious medical problem.
Reading how so many of you have serious health problems certainly makes me thankful for my own good health. I don’t know how I would cope with a life-limiting painful situation, but I suspect that I would turn into a crabby old lady. Funnily enough, although I consider other people of my age to be quite old I don’t think of myself in that way.
After having a hip replacement four weeks ago I have been suffering from a severe lack of sleep. Lying on my back, as instructed, leaves me aching, and with a numb bum! This morning I woke up lying on my left side, having slept for six hours. My hip hasn’t dislocated itself and although I feel stiff and sore, as usual, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. A good night’s sleep works wonders!
I have never bothered much about my looks, but do regret the loss of the energy I used to have. I take things at my own pace, and don’t worry much if something doesn’t get done.
I should soon me fully mobile again, and able to drive. My choir is singing in Llangollen, a week on Saturday, and I am determined to be there on stage with them - with, or without crutches! Singing keeps me young!
Losing friends and family members makes me aware of my own end, creeping up on me. It doesn’t worry me much, but I hope that it is sudden and painless when it comes. One of my friends says that she plans to drop dead of a heart attack while being chased by someone’s jealous wife! Not a bad plan!