Nurture the positive

Here they are again!

There's been another long gap between the posts of this old woman. Here's an update. I'm 83 now, but not feeling very old. Supposedly I have 'arthritic knees', but I hardly notice any pain, not even a feeling. I walk a couple of miles a day, and go up and down stairs probably 30 times from morning 'til night. I don't remember everyone's name, but I've never been good at that. I rarely sleep through the night, but that has never been my strong suit. Of course this good health has to do with good genes. My mom lived to be 101 and the only medicine she took was Synthroid, for her thyroid. My dad died at the age 80 of prostate cancer, so I'm off the hook on that one. 
      It is the other gene, that I want to celebrate. A hopeful, positive spirit that I inherited from both my parents. And yet, I have to keep at it. It's a gift to be grateful for, but one that needs continuous nurturing and attention.

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