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At Peace with Aging

And much gratitude to my friends

48 total reviews 
Comment from Esther Brown
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A great friend of mine said "Old is 15 years older than I am". Some days I wake up feeling ancient. Others it just doesn't matter. My hubby is 10 years younger. With his curly hair and blue eyes, dimples and cleft in his chin he appears a LOT younger. Thankfully he turned gray. You look much younger than 70 in your picture.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Hi Esther, my profile picture was taken on my 65th birthday. I don't look a lot different now so thank you so much. Except that I did gain a little weight since then. So thank you for asking me to join your last contest. It was a lot of fun someplace going back some place I haven't been for a long time at five years old.LOL...

    Thank you very much for this sweet review for my peace with aging.. Appreciate it very much. Love, Debi.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
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I enjoyed very much your poem about aging. You're not old till you're in the second half of your 80's. I'm sorry that while I was feeling love and good wishes for you, I wasn't feeling a poem, but I sent a wish with each birthday wish I read. You are special. Hugs, Verna

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    My lovely sister, I have been so busy and intoxicated by overindulgence of love and caring people both here and at home that I am overwhelmed and hungover. LOL.
    So, I have not reviewed or answered any reviews yet. I am giddy, dumbfounded and tears are coming again, just by me telling you about it. So I am writing to you only at this point to tell you that if it is this good getting older, maybe it isn't such a bad thing after all. haha. Not like we have anything to say about it.

    So you are the only one so far, except for answering many PMs. After all, nothing like a big sis to come home from a good time and have someone to tell about it.
    I haven't read all the comments from all 12 posts but I have read a few and I saw your lovely ones and I thank you with all my heart.
    Much love to you, Debi
reply by Verna Cole Mitchell on 21-Oct-2024
    You are worth every sweet poem and note! Love you! Verna
Comment from F. William Lester
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Well said, Debi. No matter how much time we have left, there's plenty to smile about - you may have to dig for it - but then if you're the reason to smile none of us will have to dig far. Life is what you make it and yours is the best. Have a wonderful week. Frank

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    Hi Frank, I appreciate you so much, as you are sweet as they come.
    Yes, 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, my wonderful friend for your most kind words and I feel even better than I have in a long time.
    Love, Debi
reply by F. William Lester on 23-Oct-2024
    My pleasure, Debi. Be happy.
Comment from June Sargent
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Yup, age is just a number. But - we do feel anxious each time that date rolls around! On the other hand, each new year brings more opportunities to make new friends, keep in touch with old ones, and to write about your blessings. Keep smiling and embrace each minute.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024

    Hi June, yes, 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. It was just it came so fast. But then we all go through thinking the same thing.

    So thank you, my wonderful friend for your most kind words and I feel even better than I have in a long time.
    Love, Debi
Comment from bob cullen
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My mother taught me many things, but one stands tallest in my mind. She said, "Why bitch, actually she used the word complain, about things you can't control, don't give them the chance of wearing you down? Fight about what you can fix.'
She was right. But gee it took me a long time to learn.
I volunteer in a train museum. Someone came in today and told me a joke. Why do they have mail trains? I foolishly asked. Femail trains don't work.
Apologies, but the medication is working.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Hahahaaha! Gol dang it Bob, I should know better than to be drinking something when I am answering your review, because it is coming back out again when I start to laugh. So is there another answer to the joke? However, I am laughing so hard that it doesn't matter.


    Yes, all the love that I received from so many people here and at home made me realize that since I feel like I am still 22 inside, that is the way I should continue to feel. And your mom was right, whether she said bitch or complain doesn't matter. She was a wise woman. Must be where you get yours from.

    But I bet you got your amazing wit from your dad. Never lose that, my awesome friend, because that is what I love about you the most.
    Thanks for this wonderful review, comments and those generous six stars.
    You my friend are the best. Lotsa love, Debi
reply by bob cullen on 23-Oct-2024
    Debi, this smile on my face won't vanish for hours. Your reply really has brightened my day. Thank you.
reply by bob cullen on 23-Oct-2024
    Some days we all need a boost, and your reply just now was the boost I needed. Thank you so kindly.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    That is exactly how I felt about your review, Bob. Thank you for always making me laugh or feel good about myself too.
reply by bob cullen on 23-Oct-2024
    And she bred really super guys.
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Thanks for the poem Debi. Excellent as usual. We pretty well all become a bit obsessed with age. Especially as we get older. But you are right not to think about age at all. In fact, I often feel released because of my age.
Keep on writing Debi and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Hi Barry, thanks my sweet friend for the awesome 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 Pearl Edwards
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No use worrying about the number, we can't do anything about that, except live each day that dawns. I hope you had or have a lovely day Debi, with plenty of hugs and cake too. best wishes,
valda

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Hi Valda, 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 LJbutterfly
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I hope you enjoyed your special day and are prepared to enjoy your special year, appreciating the joy God has in store for you. You never know what good things are going to happen, like when you joined FanStory. I pray that you are showered with blessings, joy and laughter, every day.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Lorraine, 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 Sanku
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That was a lovely poem you have penned your thoughts on.your birthday.I think many of us have similar thoughts durin our birthdays. I AM.GLAD that you have received your just share of birthday o
Poems you deserve more .God bless

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Hi Santha, 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. But another big special thanks because of the lovely poem.

    So thanks again, my wonderful friend. I appreciate it so much. '
    Love, Debi
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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You have a wonderful attitude toward aging. Each year is a blessing to be filled with love and companionship and making wonderful memories to be cherished and remembered.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2024
    Hi Carol, 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