“Something to remember - doing and accomplishing new things builds confidence and self-trust.”
I need to tell this to my 92-year old mother. After my father died last week, she’s been commenting on her age (“I’m older than dirt”) more and more, as well as saying that she doesn’t know what to do. It’s concerning.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and wisdom.
Hi Teri, After Dan died - I lost all my confidence - I was afraid to walk to the store alone. Everything in my immediate world changed - my habits, my identity, my beliefs about who I was. She's a very new widow, it will take time for her to sprout her wings and it is concerning for loved ones. Maybe, she - maybe both of you - would benefit from grief counseling. It was offered to me through Hospice. Both of you have suffered enormous losses and might benefit from additional support. Take care!
Thanks for sharing a bit of your trip, Janice. I think so many of us can relate to the concept of wanting to be able to keep up and not appear 'our age', and realizing that there needs to be a balance and some reality. (I love that you did Zumba!)
I hope your cold is better and the only lingering effects of the trip that you have are the wonderful memories.
I will keep that in mind. In a couple weeks two girlfriends & I are going on a 14-day trip to Greece. I’m so excited, but I’ll try not to overdo. Usually I come back with vertigo. 😊
Part of the reason that you do so well is you continue to be mentally and physically active. That makes a huge difference. Those who look at retirement as a pass to sit on the rocker on the porch don't last long.
Hi, You bring up the downside of the cruise - at least in my opinion. It was that place you describe, all the food you could eat and drink - non-stop. Some of the passengers were severely obese and many were in wheel chairs. It's true - I don't know their stories - but overweightness and huge plates of food seem to equal an inability to exercise and get around.
Sure. You take care of yourself. Some don't. Many don't understand that food companies put fat, salt, sugar, and carbs together in combination that are addictive. That is the biggest reason so many are obese.
Sounds like you had one of those "Perfectly on Time" experiences Janice. How beautiful to get to share such gentle, soul sustaining time with your daughter. I hear you loud and clear about this "aging business". My mentor Gladys has always said "it's not for wimps" - I tend to agree but I remain grateful to be able to do the things I do.
I suspect you would have gotten that cold from just being around people-maybe even faster from being in the elevator with them (smile) so I would just congratulate your self for all the boundaries you pushed!
How I look forward to your posts. You are a shinning example of what life can be if you put forth the effort. I am so envious of your accomplishments. Maybe some day I could be in your league of confidence. You always bring hope.
Hi Susan, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the posts. Gaining confidence has been and is an on-going process that can be quite elusive at times - for me.
I am also a natural follower, and my husband is a great leader. We work well together for this reason - very little competition. He’s been in cancer treatment this summer, so I’ve had to do more leading and decision making. Not my comfort zone, but I am putting on my Big Girl Pants.
Hi Jen, Sometimes we are forced to do that - put on our big girl pants -it's true. I live in northern CA, so we went from San Francisco and back - which made the cruise longer. Actually, we/I lived in Olympia for about six years - but chose to move back - because of Dan's health and to be closer to family.
Looks like a wonderful trip. I envy you having your daughter all to yourself for a few days. The photograph is just adorable! Thanks Janice!
So true that one about the difficulty in getting it right around knowing when to push ourselves physically and when to go gently!
Hi Lee, So true ! And sometimes, the line between the two is very fine.
“Something to remember - doing and accomplishing new things builds confidence and self-trust.”
I need to tell this to my 92-year old mother. After my father died last week, she’s been commenting on her age (“I’m older than dirt”) more and more, as well as saying that she doesn’t know what to do. It’s concerning.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and wisdom.
Hi Teri, After Dan died - I lost all my confidence - I was afraid to walk to the store alone. Everything in my immediate world changed - my habits, my identity, my beliefs about who I was. She's a very new widow, it will take time for her to sprout her wings and it is concerning for loved ones. Maybe, she - maybe both of you - would benefit from grief counseling. It was offered to me through Hospice. Both of you have suffered enormous losses and might benefit from additional support. Take care!
Thanks for sharing a bit of your trip, Janice. I think so many of us can relate to the concept of wanting to be able to keep up and not appear 'our age', and realizing that there needs to be a balance and some reality. (I love that you did Zumba!)
I hope your cold is better and the only lingering effects of the trip that you have are the wonderful memories.
Hi Heather, Cold is gone. Surprisingly, I really liked Zumba-the lightweight version.
Thanks so much Heather. Yes, I'm back to normal - thanks for checking. I was surprised that the Zumba was fun - taken in lighter doses that is.
I will keep that in mind. In a couple weeks two girlfriends & I are going on a 14-day trip to Greece. I’m so excited, but I’ll try not to overdo. Usually I come back with vertigo. 😊
Hi Jan, What a wonderful trip. How exciting. Have fun and take care.
You were in my part of the world! Not really but Prince Rupert is at least the same province. Glad you had such a good trip Janice! Get well.
Hi Donna, Thanks and all better. I liked Prince Rupert - it was a quaint little town, but it does have a Safeway and a Walmart.
Part of the reason that you do so well is you continue to be mentally and physically active. That makes a huge difference. Those who look at retirement as a pass to sit on the rocker on the porch don't last long.
Hi, You bring up the downside of the cruise - at least in my opinion. It was that place you describe, all the food you could eat and drink - non-stop. Some of the passengers were severely obese and many were in wheel chairs. It's true - I don't know their stories - but overweightness and huge plates of food seem to equal an inability to exercise and get around.
Sure. You take care of yourself. Some don't. Many don't understand that food companies put fat, salt, sugar, and carbs together in combination that are addictive. That is the biggest reason so many are obese.
It's a shame that people don't understand because this is, or could be, a very preventable "disease."
Sounds like an amazing trip
HI Cali, That it was.
Sounds like you had one of those "Perfectly on Time" experiences Janice. How beautiful to get to share such gentle, soul sustaining time with your daughter. I hear you loud and clear about this "aging business". My mentor Gladys has always said "it's not for wimps" - I tend to agree but I remain grateful to be able to do the things I do.
Hi Marilyn, I am with you on that and being grateful to be able to do what I can - including that trip. It was a special one for the two of us.
I suspect you would have gotten that cold from just being around people-maybe even faster from being in the elevator with them (smile) so I would just congratulate your self for all the boundaries you pushed!
Hi, Very true. And I did push a lot of boundaries.
How I look forward to your posts. You are a shinning example of what life can be if you put forth the effort. I am so envious of your accomplishments. Maybe some day I could be in your league of confidence. You always bring hope.
Hi Susan, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the posts. Gaining confidence has been and is an on-going process that can be quite elusive at times - for me.
Thanks for taking us along. ❤️
I hope you enjoyed the trip.
I am also a natural follower, and my husband is a great leader. We work well together for this reason - very little competition. He’s been in cancer treatment this summer, so I’ve had to do more leading and decision making. Not my comfort zone, but I am putting on my Big Girl Pants.
Also, I’m assuming you shipped out from Seattle to Alaska? Did you spend some time here in Seattle?
Hi Jen, Sometimes we are forced to do that - put on our big girl pants -it's true. I live in northern CA, so we went from San Francisco and back - which made the cruise longer. Actually, we/I lived in Olympia for about six years - but chose to move back - because of Dan's health and to be closer to family.