At Peace with Aging
And much gratitude to my friends48 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Seventy is as much a blessing as a shock to our system.
With nine birthday tributes to you (and maybe more) -- you have realized it's never been about the number of days on this earth...
It is all about how many hearts you have touched.
In posts and reviews you have had constant affirmation of how much your kindness and love is recognized and how much your love changes lives!
This poem is another example of how we much good we can do as we move through every stage of life!
Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror." -- Byrd Baggett
So happy you've had an amazing show of love!
Karenina
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Seventy is as much a blessing as a shock to our system.
With nine birthday tributes to you (and maybe more) -- you have realized it's never been about the number of days on this earth...
It is all about how many hearts you have touched.
In posts and reviews you have had constant affirmation of how much your kindness and love is recognized and how much your love changes lives!
This poem is another example of how we much good we can do as we move through every stage of life!
Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror." -- Byrd Baggett
So happy you've had an amazing show of love!
Karenina
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hey K, the count is now ten. I just got a six star review for this one from Lisa, Jazmine girl, and she said she wrote me a poem too. So I pray I am not missing anyone else. How embarrassing, and I don't have time to review anyone as I have family coming today and then we are all going to eat.
My hubby just went to town to get the newest antibiotics that the surgeon ordered for my eyes. I cannot believe he put me back on those cause I thoug we were free of infections. So I listened to my audio of it and it says that they have to make sure before the oxervate gets here.
Thanks for the kind comments about it and hope you saw your part in it. Love and hugs, Debi
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If I spot any more I'll give you a heads up! Have fun with your family today, Debi!
If antibiotics are needed BEFORE Oxervate can I assume somehow it got approved?
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It has always been approved and it feels like my docs are saying it's a matter of when, not if it comes. So they are confident that I will get it. It just has to come cause it sounds like it is my last hope. And yet if I have to have the cornea transplant anyway, then wouldn't that correct my blindness? I am still confused because I don't always understand where they are coming from.
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Got it. I think. (smile) --
I know you said your insurance denied it the first time around...but this is a convo for another medium, I think...
Glad you're getting what you need, though!
Comment from Jasmine Girl
I wrote a Happy Birthday poem for you, too. Please read it at my portfolio. You have so many friends here and let's grow older together.
Are you swimming in the pool of birthday poems from us?
Excellent.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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I wrote a Happy Birthday poem for you, too. Please read it at my portfolio. You have so many friends here and let's grow older together.
Are you swimming in the pool of birthday poems from us?
Excellent.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Oooh Lisa, I didn't know that or I would have recognized it to you. OMGosh, I feel so bad now. Please forgive me and I will go look right away. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and for the six stars for this. It should me giving them to you. Which I will when I review you. However I wanted them all to get a six so I will review you next week. Unless you want one a virtual one this week? But I am so touched by them that I know I will love yours too.
Thank you again, my sweet friend. I love your endearing comment about let's grow older together. Hugs and much love, debi
Comment from ESOSTINE
A very excellent birthday anniversary to you, dear Dibi. You deserve the best of wishes and the biggest and sweetest of cakes. May all your good wishes come through. And may joy and fulfilment be your new song. Remain blessed, dear.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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A very excellent birthday anniversary to you, dear Dibi. You deserve the best of wishes and the biggest and sweetest of cakes. May all your good wishes come through. And may joy and fulfilment be your new song. Remain blessed, dear.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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Hi Esostine, sorry another late one.
I was so worried about this birthday, but then after all the lovely poems and stories that were written for me on my birthday, I thought how can you feel down when there are so many people showing love? So thank you for your most kind words and I feel even better than I have in a long time.
Love, Debi
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Wonderful, Debi! I know it bothered you because it's a big age but that comes with big advantages, in particular our gratitude that we've reached this grown-up age with such a wealth of experience and memories. But most of all, we're still here and that counts for a lot:)) Many of those we've known aren't. I'm so pleased that you had a great day and a ringing endorsement of your regal status here on FS! Well done! Love Debbie
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Wonderful, Debi! I know it bothered you because it's a big age but that comes with big advantages, in particular our gratitude that we've reached this grown-up age with such a wealth of experience and memories. But most of all, we're still here and that counts for a lot:)) Many of those we've known aren't. I'm so pleased that you had a great day and a ringing endorsement of your regal status here on FS! Well done! Love Debbie
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Debbie, first of all I am so sorry about how late this is. Please know that I read all of them when they first come in.
However, I got so behind after my birthday and celebrated too much as you know with the gin. That led to a hangover.
Then time with family, I am tutoring my high school junior grandson in his college English class. So I just got so far behind. But I am plucking away at it. Please forgive me. I usually try to do the six stars right away, so thank you for those lovely stars.
After all the lovely poems and stories that were written for me on my birthday, I thought how can you feel down when there are so many people showing love. So thank you for your most kind words and I feel even better than I was already feeling. So thank you again for the lovely poem and for this beautiful blessings from you. Love, Debi
Comment from Begin Again
Bravo! That's the kind of talk we always know we will get from our lovely girl. It's not the number, it's what you put into it and take out. Life is always what you make it.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Bravo! That's the kind of talk we always know we will get from our lovely girl. It's not the number, it's what you put into it and take out. Life is always what you make it.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
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Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Carol, thanks my sweet friend for the lovely comments about aging. Thanks to you for writing for me, all the reviewers, and others at home, I had the best birthday ever and I wonder why I wasted so much time while I worried about it.
So thanks again, my wonderful friend. I appreciate it so much. '
Love, Debi
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Hi Carol, thanks my sweet friend for the lovely comments about aging. Thanks to you for writing for me, all the reviewers, and others at home, I had the best birthday ever and I wonder why I wasted so much time while I worried about it.
So thanks again, my wonderful friend. I appreciate it so much. '
Love, Debi
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You are still a few years younger than me. Age is just a number, my mum always told me. And she was right. I'm so pleased everyone's poems and prose made your birthday that much more special. It was lovely to be able to write one for you for a change. Love you lots, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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You are still a few years younger than me. Age is just a number, my mum always told me. And she was right. I'm so pleased everyone's poems and prose made your birthday that much more special. It was lovely to be able to write one for you for a change. Love you lots, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Sandra, first of all I am so sorry about how late this is. Please know that I read all of them when they first come in.
However, I got so behind after my birthday and celebrated too much
Then time with family, I am tutoring my high school junior grandson in his college English class. So I just got so far behind. But I am plucking away at it. Please forgive me. I usually try to do the six stars right away, so thank you for those lovely stars as they shined so bright on the wonderful birthday poem you wrote for me. I hope you know how much that meant to me.
After all the lovely poems and stories that were written for me on my birthday, I thought how can you feel down when there are so many people showing love. So thank you for your most kind words, the poem and I feel even better than I was already feeling. Thank you for that much.
Lotsa love, Debi
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
The feelings of aging can be hard to express--and you did it very well. I like you direct "I'm talking to you" approach that invites the reader into our experience. THe Illustration is an apt accompaniment to the poem. Nice work.
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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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The feelings of aging can be hard to express--and you did it very well. I like you direct "I'm talking to you" approach that invites the reader into our experience. THe Illustration is an apt accompaniment to the poem. Nice work.
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Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Nancy, thanks my sweet friend for the lovely comments about aging. Thanks to all of you and others at home, I had the best birthday ever and I wonder why I wasted so much time while I worried about it.
So thanks again, my wonderful friend. I appreciate it so much. '
Love, Debi
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Hi Nancy, thanks my sweet friend for the lovely comments about aging. Thanks to all of you and others at home, I had the best birthday ever and I wonder why I wasted so much time while I worried about it.
So thanks again, my wonderful friend. I appreciate it so much. '
Love, Debi
Comment from Sally Law
I'm so glad to hear this, my friend. Yes, we just need to be at peace with aging. The Bible says we should glory in it, and the wisdom acquired through our lifetime. Praise the Lord! Peace when we lie down and rise up is such a blessing.
Love and blessings to you always, dear one!
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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I'm so glad to hear this, my friend. Yes, we just need to be at peace with aging. The Bible says we should glory in it, and the wisdom acquired through our lifetime. Praise the Lord! Peace when we lie down and rise up is such a blessing.
Love and blessings to you always, dear one!
Sal XOs
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Hi Sally, first of all I am so sorry about how late this is. Please know that I read all of them when they first come in.
However, I got so behind after my birthday and celebrated a wonderful
time with family, I am tutoring my high school junior grandson in his college English class. So I just got so far behind. But I am plucking away at it. Please forgive me. I usually try to do the six stars right away, so thank you for those lovely stars as they shined so bright on the wonderful birthday poem you wrote for me. I hope you know how much that meant to me.
After all the lovely poems and stories that were written for me on my birthday, I thought how can you feel down when there are so many people showing love. So thank you for your most kind words, the poem and I feel even better than I was already feeling. Thank you for that much.
Lotsa love, Debi