But the process of ageing and all the losses therin, as preparation for death occupies my attention quite a bit. Embodying the paradox of decreasing physical/intellectual agency and increasing present awareness is fascinating.
I relate! And this is beautifully put!
I recalled something else he said. It's better there are two of you. If one of you fall, there is someone to help you back up. If you one...?
This guy lost his wife. He actually officiated the funeral of the husband of this gal, my garden buddy, two years ago. He spoke of losing his wife, at length, both times.
It's healing to hear a man speak of his wife's value. I mean, you lose someone and now you have to do it alone. I don't think most people give their spouse the credit they're due.
I had to show you how cute! Can you see how this person would always be cute?
@allie120 if my son came home with a girl like this, with that sly smile, I'd know he was toast. She really liked to have fun. Super youthful and up for fun of all kinds.
And then to see her endure at the end, like twenty hospital stays, probably more, in the last several months. No whining.
Her son had then turn her picture, opposite from his dad. He intends to hang the pictures, facing each other.
Also, she endured the loss of her husband who loved her to the bone. Good people, I'm so glad I met. You lose track on the internet, but there are legions of good people out there. I'm one of them!
@elsa Absolutely! So true!
I’m out and about this weekend and I picked up so much from that. People, stories, energy. That’s a lifeblood.
She was beautiful. There's a strong heart with confidence, wisdom, and a touch of mischief shining through that steady gaze.
May she rest in eternal peace. 🙏❤️
There is an old saying--she looks like she has a monkey in her pocket 
A secret delight with a dash of mischief!
Do you think about your own appointment? Why or why not?
I feel like it's a little premature for me to focus on it, but I also know that I probably shouldn't ignore it until it's too late. I do think a lot about my brush with death in my past, and of course I know we will meet again. I am grateful for that experience because it taught me at a relatively young age not to take anything for granted. I like to think that I'm ready for my appointment whenever my time comes, but if I'm being totally honest there are a lot of things I could do better in this life. The hard part is to identify what holds me back from doing them and making the necessary changes. The good thing is that I'm motivated because I had that close call when I was younger. At this point I'm more focused on being able to take good care of my parents when they need it.
Out mowing, I glanced at my neighbor's and saw her car, under the carport. I thought of the son, getting in that car, eventually. That's got to hit.
I heard the son out mowing today. We do that around here, to spin off stress.