I had a cold in January that lasted four days and had a fever of 97.3. I am just now (April) getting over a second cold that lasted five days and had a fever of 99.7. I usually do not catch colds. I did get the flu last year. In three months I will be 92 years old. From a very early age I have had pneumonia, pleurisy, and lung congestion. It is not unreasonable to consider that I might die from a lung problem.
I think about death a lot. It is the next big adventure in my life. It is also an adventure when you do not die. Life has more snap or zest the closer you come to death.
However, I do not like the physically slowing down, less grace (never had much) of movement, and a seeming loss of memory and intelligence. (dementia)
You are so honest in your description of getting older and nearer death, Chuck. However I hope you make it for a lot longer as I think you are one terrific guy!!
ReplyDeleteChuck, I know how you feel, I am 85+ and not as active as you are. Hang in there! I am sure you have a few good years left. I read your blog every day.
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ReplyDeleteYou quit talking like that>!!
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Thanks for your interest and kind remarks. ( will cut back on death comments. But thinking about it makes the sun shinerer.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I was young and you were still pretty young, you often talked about death. So, I'm not alarmed at these recent thoughts.
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