70 And Getting Younger By The Year

This is a guest post by Ethel Carson

It is funny, here I am celebrating my 70th birthday with a hike to the top of a mountain despite my hearing loss. I wouldn’t have been caught dead hiking in my 30’s, let alone in my 70’s. When I think back on the journey that has gotten me here I chuckle to myself.

I had just turned 58 and I was feeling every one of my years. My children had recently convinced me that I would be better off living in a senior living facility than by myself. I reluctantly agreed with my children and I decided that I also should probably get hearing aids so I could at least carry on a conversation. So, after living at my new home for a couple of months a new guy moved in named Steve. I thought Steve was at least a few years younger than me but when he told me he was actually 82 my jaw dropped. How can this be I asked Steve? Steve went on to tell me he had found that elusive fountain of youth. Well, what is it I asked? Living life Steve told me. Look Steve said, there are no end of activities available for today’s seniors. It is foolish for us not to take advantage of everything we can and live life to the fullest. So that is what I decided to do with my remaining time. Whether it is a senior computer class, or a senior swimming class, I can be found at it. And since I have decided to live life everyday is a new day and I wake up with more energy than every in my life and I look forward to living life to the fullest