Mom told me once,
“Growing old is hard
Because, if you are not careful
You can start to feel useless”.
“So, remember”, she admonished,
Stay busy.
“Move. Stay interested in life. Which will help you live. At this point of your life, you can not waste time.”
I miss you, Momma and Daddy.
I miss you!
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Oh my goodness. This speaks straight to me. Wise words.
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You are still young and vital—:)
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Not as much as you think! xx
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Much young that me 🙂
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In numbers maybe, but it’s so much more complicated than that 😉
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I wish upon a star, someday, some year, not far, we can meet and give a hug, for you are a soul sister in my heart
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This is so sweet and kind. It amazes me how we weave webs across continents and oceans. Have a beautiful day, Linda.
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Thank you, My Dear Friend from Italy!
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Lulu: “Wise words from your Mama and Dada! Our Auntie likes to say getting old isn’t for the faint of heart, either …”
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That is a good one
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Dad used to say, “Its hell getting old.”
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She was wise… but I’ll never feel useless while I have a home, hound and Husband to care for (not necessarily in that order!)
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🙂 So true. But there are those who don’t. And you have your talents/gifts
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Truly is not for the faint of heart….
All too true.
So is the miss ya part
This cold snap kinda got to me. Ground is frozen already, but firewood is stacked.
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It’s really cold. Sigh
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Getting older is not for sissies, you have to be tough to get older:)
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You do. It’s a very hard part of life.
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You had a very wise mother. Thanks for sharing her wisdom.
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It’s very hard to do–don’t you think? We keep trying, though. And that is what counts
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You never stop missing them. My dad always said “you are burning daylight” None to waste. He said many useful things but never in a conversation.
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You don’t. A huge part of us always
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Good advice 🙂
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And something I tell myself often
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