Age is But a Number

Posted on 04. Jan, 2009 by Karen in Family and Friends, Health, Inspiration

Yesterday evening my sister and I took my mom to visit her best friend of 40 years.  Mom is 89 and her friend is 80.  It’s so good to see how the strong bond with have with girlfriends survives the test of time.  While we were there another old friend from their crowd stopped by.

“Tal”, short for Natalia,  is this amazing woman who’s been a role model all my life.  She’s a respected pediatrician who still practices and has probably cared for 3 generations of children in some families.  Caregiver to her ailing husband, Tal still finds time between work and home to be active in civic clubs she’s belonged to for decades.  As we stood around yesterday, she was slim and fashionable in a black jumpsuit, make-up just so and a darling little cut that accents the salt and pepper in her hair.

If you met Tal, you’d think “what a lovely 70-something”.  It would be indelicate to ask her age, but this woman who stills skis and plays a mean game of golf is pushing 90 if she’s not already there.  Being around Tal yesterday reminded me in a huge way that age is but a number.

So as I start 2009, I’m adopting a different mindset about aging.  The birthdays may tick by but who’s counting?  Instead I’m adopting the “live life full out” plan that Tal obviously has perfected.

Want to join me?

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5 Responses to “Age is But a Number”

  1. Ann

    05. Jan, 2009

    Hey Karen,

    Nice way to start the New Year with the idea that age is just a number… although a bigger one each year, just a number. It’s all about who and what we are and how we look at life.

    The holiday time off just got away from me but let’s catch up again soon.

    Ann

  2. Karen

    06. Jan, 2009

    Ann–you’re right, it’s all about perspective. Look forward to discussion about this in 2009 — with sangria!

    Karen

  3. Allison

    07. Jan, 2009

    Hey, I’m working on it. My head is all on board but my heart is a little slow to come ’round :) Ah well, fake it ’til you make it!

    Have a great 2009!

    Allison’s last blog post..A Bloomin’ Sex Life

  4. Karen

    09. Jan, 2009

    Happy New Year and a great 2009 to you too Allison!

  5. jason kenny

    16. Jan, 2009

    Just like you, I go forever with out reading RSS. My view is, if it’s important at all, It will hit my twitter stream.

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