The Old Folks Home

[Perris]

that's very philosophical Sour. And true.
Good morning all

 

[sourland]

that's very philosophical Sour. And true.
Good morning all

Many years ago my mother (who lived to be 97) said, "People think the worst part of getting old is having to depend upon others. That's bad, but the worst part is that so many of the people you care about are already gone." I don't think I completely understood at that time, but now I do.

 

[cheepteach]

we love and lose people dear to us throughout life.... makes us appreciate what we still have

 

[Matejka]

Mornin! Just nosing around, seeing thoughts and opinions from others in my age group (old).
Have a good day!

Life is good

 

[ronott1]

Mornin! Just nosing around, seeing thoughts and opinions from others in my age group (old).
Have a good day!

Life is good

Welcome!

It is nice to have new friends here

 

[Peep_Show]

It's time for a group hug! Sending everyone a BIG virtual one.
Just hold it there a moment.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I'm so sorry JD. I know what it is to experience overwhelming loss, too close together.

The year my best friend died, a couple weeks later, I had to rush to KY. My mom had a reaction to the meds they gave her to combat leukemia. During the Christmas holidays, we planned, and held her funeral. I came home the first of the year. I had been home for only a few hours, when my middle daughter called. She was on her way to the hospital. She was full term, and expected to deliver within 24 hours, BUT there were no baby sounds, or movement. Her OB/GYN sent her rushing to the hospital. The baby had died of umbilical cord problems.

My best friend, my mother, and my first granddaughter all gone within a 6 week period. After the baby's funeral, I was devastated, and overwhelmed. I dropped to my knees sobbing, and begged God not to allow any death near me for awhile. I simply could not take anymore. Too much death, too close together. God honored that prayer.

So sorry you had to endure that. Hugs.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning Old Folks thank you for the hugs Peep we all need them .. Of all the things

 

[CapricornFarm]

Just not too energetic, but I need to go out and be sure all the birds have what they need. May get our first snow tomorrow, or possibly more rain. Despite the cool temp today, at least the sun is shining. Have a great day everyone

 

[ronott1]

Just not too energetic, but I need to go out and be sure all the birds have what they need. May get our first snow tomorrow, or possibly more rain. Despite the cool temp today, at least the sun is shining. Have a great day everyone

I have a Trader Joes leghorn that gets out of her pen-- flies over the fence. She can't get back in though so I had to escort her back this morning.

I need to clip a wing

Other than that, I am inside all day