Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (Day 9)
I already wrote Monday's before I posted the "week" title, so starting the week label with the second day of the week.
Today I am thankful for the health of my body. At a month shy of 73 trips 'round the sun, it still serves me pretty well. I am thankful for the concept and recognition of the phrase "for your age". Priorities change over time, as we mature.
I am thankful for the medical technology of cataract surgery, and that this has enabled me to still see, and drive, do my own shopping, and in general live independently. Given that while I no longer run half marathons or participate in triathlon, I am grateful my body let me do it as recently as seven years ago.
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| Diamond, 1996 - 2013 |
The fact that my body serves me well "for my age" gave me the courage to adopt a puppy in 2024.
The fact that my body does well "for my age" gives me the freedom to get to know my foster grand child.
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| Ember, 2024 - present day |
Today I am thankful that I can keep up with my current dog and walk her usual route of about a mile and a quarter. Twenty years ago, the dog I walked had a usual route of 2.6 miles.
Feeling blessed, indeed.
Yup, I am liking my body for my age and mine is turning 68 on Saturday. Diamond was sure a beautiful dog too as is Ember. Have a wonderful day!
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