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Janice Walton's avatar

Many changes have occurred during my lifetime. Some were wonderful, others not so much. However, that’s not the point; it’s more about my ability to accept and thrive in the face of them,

Donna McArthur's avatar

Congratulations on the arrival of your great granddaughter!

Lee Buchanan's avatar

I really enjoyed this Janice. A great way to mark the changes over the decades. Congratulations too on the new g-grandchild x

Anne Marie Bell's avatar

Oh! The best change- a new little family member to love. Congratulations!

LaShunta (L. Hoover, Writer)'s avatar

Congratulations to your family. A new baby to snuggle. ❤️

Paolo Peralta's avatar

To be in composure with this universal truth is key

Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Paolo, the trick is doing it.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

A very positive, up-beat post today, Janice -- one that I responded to immediately. Must be just what I needed. Thanks so much. And, yes, as a child I remember running to the corner market for a 21¢ quart of milk. When I began driving in the 1960s, I remember the service station guy coming to the car window to wait on me and I would say, "Give me a buck's worth." Three gallons. He checked the oil while it was filling...

Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Sharron, The good old days?

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

I sure do miss the good old days. Experienced almost everything you described born in 1948.

Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Kathleen, I know what you mean about missing those old days. Change is good, but there was some simplicity to the old days that is missing.

Cecilia Nguyen's avatar

Congrats on your great grand-daughter being born :) I'm so,so happy for everyone and the family 💕 She's probably a bundle of joy 🥹

Yes, change and the uncertain state of the world is scary, but facing and controlling what you can change is what is keeping me a little more grounded, even though the political and economic climate is worsening; of course it is easier said then practiced

Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Cecelia, Thanks so much, Focusing on what we control can is wise - also easier said than done sometimes, as you say.

Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I miss the innocence of yesterday. And the cost of living.

Congrats on your second great grand baby!!

Janice Walton's avatar

Me too, CK. And thank you. I feel so blessed to do things with four generations of my family.

Susan Kuhl's avatar

There nothing can be more exciting than a new baby in the family. It is so special. My sister thinks she is too young to be a grandmother at 58. She has no idea the gift she will receive in 5 months. Congratulations on your new gift of joy!

Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Susan, that is so true, and thank you. We had the gift of living next door to our grandsons for about nine years, and the older one lived with us while he went to college. It made our lives. The older great-granddaughter taught me to giggle and plan again - who would have thought?

Victoria's avatar

Congratulations, Janice. What wonderful news! A second great-granddaughter. best wishes to all your family.

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Taru, Yes, the innocence of it all is sorely missed. Thank you for your post. Although I'm not sure I'd heard the term Elderwomen before, I like it. It has dignity.