Reality hits...

[cskiles]

So, March 2nd I turn 50 years old, and I have been thinking a lot about my past vs. my future. In general, the men on my father's side of the family don't live very long - dad passed at 52 and grandad passed at 49. Decided to make some life changes starting in January and it has been (physically) working out well (lost about 25lbs. so far), but for the first time in my life I find myself pondering how I want to live the rest of my life. It's crazy how something like a birthday can make you go from feeling invincible to feeling like your on a limited clock. Just curious if anyone else has dealt with anything like this...

Not trying to whine like a little school girl, just blowing off a little steam...

 

[deller]

I'm with you friend. I lost my wife in September. I'm 67 and I'm seriously evaluating what I want to do with the time I have left.

 

[Bushwick100]

I'm with you friend. I lost my wife in September. I'm 67 and I'm seriously evaluating what I want to do with the time I have left.

Sorry for your Loss.

 

[cskiles]

I'm with you friend. I lost my wife in September. I'm 67 and I'm seriously evaluating what I want to do with the time I have left.

Sorry to hear of your loss, sounds like you have more going on than I do! I seriously hope the best for you though!

 

[The Southern Gentlemen]

I'm with you friend. I lost my wife in September. I'm 67 and I'm seriously evaluating what I want to do with the time I have left.

Sorry to hear about your loss. If it were me I’d go out in a blaze of glory burning this mother trucker to the ground!!!

 

[Bushwick100]

I'm 57 years old, with 4 brothers, 2 on the Right , 2 on the Left. I lost my mother 2 yrs ago, and never had a father. Now, all my childhood friends have taken sides with the Right or Left. So, no more re-unions for us. I love living in Georgia but my 2oldest kids live out of state, and my Youngest Son is a Professional Dumb-Ass. Sorry, for the Vent!

 

[Deleted member 91798]

I here you, I stopped having birthdays along time ago. I was taught by the elders in my family DON’T FEAR DEATH it’s something we’re all going to have to face individually one day. Weather your scared of it are not it’s coming for you, we are dead the moment we are born. it’s best to just not be scared and live every day like it’s your last. Tell your loved ones you love them every day you walk out the door and live without regrets and make amends with what ever you have done in life and live in peace. No matter if your 20 years old are 80 live it to the fullest and we’ll see each other on the side...

 

[Deleted member 91798]

I'm 57 years old, with 4 brothers, 2 on the Right , 2 on the Left. I lost my mother 2 yrs ago, and never had a father. Now, all my childhood friends have taken sides with the Right or Left. So, no more re-unions for us. I love living in Georgia but my 2oldest kids live out of state, and my Youngest Son is a Professional Dumb-Ass. Sorry, for the Vent!

I hear you brother, I never had a father are a mother. Was raised by grandparents the best generation to be raised by in my opinion.

 

[cskiles]

I'm 57 years old, with 4 brothers, 2 on the Right , 2 on the Left. I lost my mother 2 yrs ago, and never had a father. Now, all my childhood friends have taken sides with the Right or Left. So, no more re-unions for us. I love living in Georgia but my 2oldest kids live out of state, and my Youngest Son is a Professional Dumb-Ass. Sorry, for the Vent!

Definitely vent! Works for me!

 

[rbstern]

deller, very sorry for your loss.

cskiles, if you haven't, go get a physical.

And, for the future, I'd suggest splitting your time between whatever you enjoy, and helping people who need help. Either people already in your life, or strangers.