Yesterday I had the opportunity to do something that you only get to do once in a lifetime (if you are lucky)...I turned 66. Once you get to a "certain" age, and for all of us it is different, you become very contemplative about each birthday that rolls by. When you turn 60, there is not much doubt that you have now become a "Senior Citizen", because you are now eligible for so many things you weren't before.....be that good or bad. And then, Heaven Forbid, along comes 65, removing any doubt as to your ancient status, since you are now on Medicare...yikes! Although some financial burdens have been lifted with now having some governmental medical assistance, it is a daunting thing to carry a Medicare card. When asked for my insurance card at the doctor's office, I would whisper "Medicare" for the first few months, it took some getting used to. I had hoped that receptionists would look at me in shock saying that it could not be so, but that didn't happen. I had arrived. I am officially old.
However, in the wee hours of the morning of my birthday Monday morning (about 2:30 AM), I guess I don't have to tell you why I was up, I thought "well, I am now 66, (for real) and I was instantly filled with happiness. "You have made it to 66, how many wonderful people that you know did not?". I really thought about that. There are a lot of people that would have given anything, to be where I am. I have made it. Cancer could have taken me twice, and it didn't. Only my guardian angels know how close I may have come to death, and life won out. I have a great attitude about my age and I am thrilled that I have been given more time to experience life, and my children and my grandchildren...and all that life has to offer for however many more years God gives me. Yes, I am very happy to be here and I plan to make it the best year ever.
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