I am always excited about my birthday. I never lie about my age. I have gone through a lot to get to where I am. I don’t love the wrinkles but I have learned to wear them proudly. They are a map of my life and I’ve earned every last one of them. The funny thing is that 10 years ago, when I was closer to your age Scott, I was much less comfortable with aging and then after a few years I started to find acceptance and gratitude for just being alive.
Big love my friend. Don’t get my started on shame. Thank you for this post. My sister turns 60 this weekend. I am 18 months younger so not sure how that works because I could swear I’m still 54. Kisses.
I turned 67 this year ... and the day after my birthday, we got a call from our SIL telling us that her husband, my husband's youngest brother, just 63 years old (I have known him since he was 12), had just been diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer with doctors saying he had just weeks left to live... The day after all of his siblings and most of their adult kids had returned home after gathering together with Erik and his family (including his oldest child, his daughter, who is pregnant with his first grandbaby) to say our impossible goodbyes, he died, a mere 20 days after being diagnosed. This weekend, my first born, my daughter, will turn 40, and our son-in-law is throwing her a surprise birthday party at our house. When I turned 40, I threw myself a party - something so "unlike myself" to do, but I felt compelled to happily celebrate this milestone birthday with friends and family, with gratitude and love. My SIL (who is 45), however, is asking invitees to "wear black to mourn the passing of Kristen's youth" ... and I am finding myself feeling more upset about this with every passing moment. Our culture's obsession with youth is just so wrong ... yes, aging has many challenges, but getting old is a gift, a gift that not everyone gets to experience. I can't say that I'm thrilled with the myriad of physical issues that are a normal part of getting old, but I want to get a lot older before I leave this life!
Thanks for sharing so openly, Deb. My deep condolences to all of you touched by Erik's death. And yes to you getting a lot older before you leave this life! Big love. 💜💜💜
Thank you, Scott. The grief of Erik's death is close by every day. Yesterday was especially hard because it was their 36th wedding anniversary, and Erik had flowers and a personal note sent to his bride, something he arranged for when he knew that he would not be on this side of existence for their special day. So incredibly sweet and also utterly heartbreaking. And our daughter's 40th birthday party was wonderful, full of joy and love!
Hello lovely. Chris & I are delighted to read that you had a Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 and Coconut cream pie sounds amazing 👏 Lots & lots of love and massive hugs, every day. Nicki xx 😘
You're so amazing!!! I'm turning 66 this August and I go back and forth with the age thing a lot-- too often. I remember saying in my 50's that "no one looks at me in that way anymore ". That certainly is true with each passing year. Another thing that concerns me is my weight. I could stand to lose like 30 pounds. Some weeks and months, I'm fiercely determined and committed to diet and exercise, and then not so much.
It's strange watching my body change from middle aged to senior.
But I'm grateful and pretty happy!!!!! It is a trip!!!!!!
And I'm so glad to be on this trip with you!!!! ❤️
Big love my friend. Don’t get my started on shame. Thank you for this post. My sister turns 60 this weekend. I am 18 months younger so not sure how that works because I could swear I’m still 54. Kisses.
I am always excited about my birthday. I never lie about my age. I have gone through a lot to get to where I am. I don’t love the wrinkles but I have learned to wear them proudly. They are a map of my life and I’ve earned every last one of them. The funny thing is that 10 years ago, when I was closer to your age Scott, I was much less comfortable with aging and then after a few years I started to find acceptance and gratitude for just being alive.
Love to hear it, Cathy! Sending a huge hug and lots of love to you. 💜🙏💜
Big love my friend. Don’t get my started on shame. Thank you for this post. My sister turns 60 this weekend. I am 18 months younger so not sure how that works because I could swear I’m still 54. Kisses.
CHEERS to you, Scott....and the adventures in your next go 'round the sun!
ENJOY the ride!
Thanks and Love to you, Mary. 💜💜💜
I turned 67 this year ... and the day after my birthday, we got a call from our SIL telling us that her husband, my husband's youngest brother, just 63 years old (I have known him since he was 12), had just been diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer with doctors saying he had just weeks left to live... The day after all of his siblings and most of their adult kids had returned home after gathering together with Erik and his family (including his oldest child, his daughter, who is pregnant with his first grandbaby) to say our impossible goodbyes, he died, a mere 20 days after being diagnosed. This weekend, my first born, my daughter, will turn 40, and our son-in-law is throwing her a surprise birthday party at our house. When I turned 40, I threw myself a party - something so "unlike myself" to do, but I felt compelled to happily celebrate this milestone birthday with friends and family, with gratitude and love. My SIL (who is 45), however, is asking invitees to "wear black to mourn the passing of Kristen's youth" ... and I am finding myself feeling more upset about this with every passing moment. Our culture's obsession with youth is just so wrong ... yes, aging has many challenges, but getting old is a gift, a gift that not everyone gets to experience. I can't say that I'm thrilled with the myriad of physical issues that are a normal part of getting old, but I want to get a lot older before I leave this life!
Thanks for sharing so openly, Deb. My deep condolences to all of you touched by Erik's death. And yes to you getting a lot older before you leave this life! Big love. 💜💜💜
Thank you, Scott. The grief of Erik's death is close by every day. Yesterday was especially hard because it was their 36th wedding anniversary, and Erik had flowers and a personal note sent to his bride, something he arranged for when he knew that he would not be on this side of existence for their special day. So incredibly sweet and also utterly heartbreaking. And our daughter's 40th birthday party was wonderful, full of joy and love!
❤️🙏❤️
Thank you for putting words to some of my deep fears and shame about aging.
Lots of love, Wendy. 💜🙏💜
Hello lovely. Chris & I are delighted to read that you had a Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 and Coconut cream pie sounds amazing 👏 Lots & lots of love and massive hugs, every day. Nicki xx 😘
Lots & lots of love back to you two. 💜💜💜
You're so amazing!!! I'm turning 66 this August and I go back and forth with the age thing a lot-- too often. I remember saying in my 50's that "no one looks at me in that way anymore ". That certainly is true with each passing year. Another thing that concerns me is my weight. I could stand to lose like 30 pounds. Some weeks and months, I'm fiercely determined and committed to diet and exercise, and then not so much.
It's strange watching my body change from middle aged to senior.
But I'm grateful and pretty happy!!!!! It is a trip!!!!!!
And I'm so glad to be on this trip with you!!!! ❤️
I'm glad to be on this trip with you too, Tom! Lots of love, brother! 💜💜💜
Stay real and vulnerable, my friend!
Your birthday sounds like it was really quite wonderful and that makes me happy!!
Big big love to you xxoo
Thanks and Love, Chrisann. 💜🙏💜
Big love my friend. Don’t get my started on shame. Thank you for this post. My sister turns 60 this weekend. I am 18 months younger so not sure how that works because I could swear I’m still 54. Kisses.
So much love to you, dearest. I miss you! 💜💜💜