Pisses me off when I can't do what I used to could.

[elfin]

11. Yes, every day a new reminder of my diminished capabilities

So far physical and not mental.... so far.

More $ spent on household and yard help. Yet still cheap compared with entrance fees to senior housing that "graduates" to more serious levels.

Keeping a support system is mandatory. Being willing to pay for it is also a reality.

Constant adjustments. But we forget we did that while younger - finding someone to renovate, babysit etc. Yet making those adjustments seemed so easy in comparison to today.

Nevertheless, we persist. Nevertheless, we adapt. Nevertheless, we still find joy. Nevertheless, we prepare.

I thought getting old would take longer. But I cherish being in a helpful neighborhood with kids and the sounds of their cheerful play and people of all ages walking lovable dogs. So here I persist.