Life Goes too Fast

by Undecided 15 Replies latest jw friends

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  helncon

  I totally agree that life goes too fast.

  My son just had his 3rd birthday this last week it only feels like yesterday he was born and my daughter just turned 9 where did that time go??????????

  It must be hard being in your 70's and seeing ones dying around you.

  Enjoy your life and spend quality time with your kids and grandkids (if this is possible)

  Volunteer at a local service.

  I know money can be tight to do the things you want to do and that gets frustrating.

  Simple things can bring the most pleasure.

  Regards

  Helen
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  educ8self

  Rather than enjoying things you have to get or do, enjoy your self.
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  purplesofa

  Undecided

  Althhough I am younger in physical years than you, I feel the same. I can hardly bear the thought sometimes, of not being here to see my daughter and sons grow older.........my grandkids.

  I am saddened that I have worked so hard and sacrificed so much, to know that now my age keeps me from doing things I want to do and never did.

  I try to enjoy the moments as much as I can, cuz even if it just isnt old age, tonight could be my last night alive as we know it.

  I did not have a plan for this age as I thought this system would be over by now. I never thought I would feel any effects of growing older. I am starting to spend time, thinking back at my life and the things I did throughout it. Where did all the time go???

  I probably have not said one thing to make you feel better, nothing comforting.

  my resolve for now is to make all my moments special.

  I was one of those witnesses that never wanted to die. And I still do not. Working at this hospitol, I see sick patients that will die soon. I think it has made me realize how close any of us are to death.

  Some are young adults, with heartbreaking stories, with great sufferings.

  I look at the ages now and I am not far from alot of them.

  We wanted to believe that god did not want it this way, but somehow it is.

  I wish I lived closer to you and we could have a nice talk, with a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade on some lawnchairs in the sun, barefoot feeling the cool soft grass.

  I am not coming on to you, its just that moments of closeness and sharing~~~~~simple things are treasures

  (((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  purps
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  parakeet

  Undecided, listen to Changeling and see a doctor. Clinical depression is a very real possibility, but fortunately very treatable.
  
  As to your decreasing ability to do things you used to do, consider what you've gained in 70-odd years of experience and wisdom. I'm in my late 50's and can no longer do many things that I could in my 20s and 30s, but I wouldn't trade my hard-earned knowledge of life to be 20 again (no offense to younger posters). All stages of life have their drawbacks and compensations.
  
  
  Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though
  We are not now that strength which in old days
  Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
  One equal temper of heroic hearts,
  Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
  To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
  
  From "Ulysses" (Tennyson)
  
  parakeet, of the wings-don't-flap-as-well-as-they-used-to-do class
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  Undecided

  I feel a little better today. My lawn mower had broken a wheel off and I had been thinking about fixing it. Every time I started, I quit before I did anything. Today I decided to do it. I found a piece of metal and sawed it into shape, drilled a few holes in the frame and bolted it in place and got it going and mowed my daughters yard, it was hot but I did it anyway. More like my old self.

  Ken P.
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  nvrgnbk

  You da man, Undecided!