Forever Young

So, on Friday I gave my bro his yearly birthday call. I miss him (but that's another story).  My first mistake was asking him how old he was. You would think that I could remember this important piece of info considering he's one year younger than I. You see, when I turned 52 I stopped counting. At first it was kind of funny but then like every lie, over time you begin believing it. When I found out the truth I was in shock. It couldn't be. Where has the time gone?, One day I was "Little Suzy" and the next "Gramma Moses". I'm not complaining, I've earned these wrinkles. The One on the left side of my cheek is from all those years I was homeschooling . The one on the right from staying up all night with sick kids. I'm certain that the crows feet are from years of financial wows. Many years ago the elderly called Pneumonia "the old folk's friend". Back then if you were 70 you were considered over the hill. My mom is now 86 and my husband's dad just had a quadruple by pass. He is also in his 80's. Why, I saw a pic of Tina Louise the other day. Remember her of Gilligan's island fame, and she must be in her 80's. She looked terrific. Albeit she"s  had a zillion plastic surgery's. In my room in the privacy of my space I am learning how to  "Shuffle". I am wanting to volunteer at the home for the aged, to play the piano, to take singing lessons. Life for me has just begun. The thing is I am soooo grateful for each new day. Each morning when I wake up I say  "today,  I will make a difference". I will tell my family and friends how much I love them. I'll bake one more pie and one more meatloaf.  Age, my friend is only a number. It's a marvelous thing that I'm not good in Math. For now, I like the sound of 52. It also helps to have a daughter who listens to "Demi Lovato" and teaches you all the latest trends and styles. Or to have a son or two who keep you updated on the newest technology. One night I went to bed a little worried about the prospect of Alzheimer's. Good job that when I woke up I had forgotten all about it. :)  The good thing is that my hubby and I both have reached that age together. You know, that season when you've  forgotten why you've argued and who cares anyway. The time when coffee at Timmy's or at home is the biggest decision of the day. When you finish each other's sentences , not because your in sync but because you actually can't remember what you were saying. Now, you both have to wear glasses. So for some strange reason you look like your photographed through gauze and your hubby is the most handsomest man on this planet. You know the old saying that "Life is to short". I think life is just long enough. If we do the best and say the best and be the best we know how to be, then in the end life is just long enough.   Well, I'm off to dance and laugh and sing.. Adieu to you and may you too be Forever Young.