Attitude.

Thanks David, at 80 years old I get it! 

Awesome! Good lesson there - thanks David!

I feel much the same except that I have to be aware of what some fine-tasting foods can do to me. I have had a stroke, two heart attacks, what is normally a terminal cancer and, the worst, the loss of my daughter and son-in-law in an automobile crash.

So I do stop to smell the roses and even photograph them. I've slowed down some but still stay active and exercise each and every day. I don't eat sweets but I will, on a special occasion, have a martini. And, trust me, I really look HARD for those occasions!  

@perrone1 

Well said Tony. Life does not always treat us well. Like you, I do have to take some precautions but look for those special occasions.

@david-green

I've been treated for cancer and I'm currently undergoing cardio rehab for artery blockage.  At 82 for me moderation is the key. Extremes can get you in trouble. Sure...have an occasional dessert but not with every meal.

@perrone: Tony, I can empathize with you. I am 80 and died at age 65. I spent my 65th birthday in a coma and learned to walk once again after more than a month in the hospital. I am less than perfect in what I do, eat and enjoy but combine some of your moderation with some of 'Jim's' abandon. I'm grateful for the added 15 years and hope for a few more, serving my fellow man. I am glad that you are still here doing what you do.

I think there's much to be said for Jim's care-free attitude. I enjoyed reading the post. It's a good reminder to enjoy life. But there's also wisdom in being a good steward of our bodies. Being too far one way or the other can make life miserable and rob it of joy. I turned 73 last month and am fully engaged as pastor of our church. So, my health may have an impact on those around me. I usually spend around 15 hours a week studying and preparing for the sermon each week. Then there are church activities, counseling, etc. It usually works out to 40-40 hours a week, often more. They look to me for guidance and, like it or not, I can be an example to them, good or bad. So, being faithful to my calling and an overseer of our folks, I try to take care of myself. I'm with Tony on all this. I enjoy dessert, but I try to be careful not to overindulge. 

God Bless each of you, John B., Terry & John K.! 

Prayers for each! And Terry I'll never forget your kindness at Heather and Henry's funeral.

Bless everyone here on the forum to get the most out of each day that's given to each of us. I have no problem with moderation as my wife is the enforcer.

Nice post. I admire the resilience of those who have experienced life's health hardships. We're all different. 13 years ago I copped a cancer with, an at the time, 10-11% survival rate. These days at 75 I find more enjoyment in hard physical and mental exercise than the occasional sweet treat. Plus I have an incredible propensity to put on fat, I just have to walk past a cake shop and there's a couple of extra kilos!

Certainly very uplifting stories from all here. 

In a month I'll turn 74 and I truly realize that every morning I'm able to put my feet on the floor and have my morning coffee, I'm blessed.  It really is about "one day at a time", as at no time on our journey have we ever been promised more. 

The light for this realization was a lot dimmer in 2020 when my princess was diagnosed with the big C.  In addition to that, it was the dreaded Covid year.  All in all, a challenging year for all of us.  After two years of struggling through her cancer, we were elated this past March at her 5 year check-up to get the news that she is in remission. 

We both shed happy tears and got a hug from her doctor.  We're praying  for many more years together, but are fully aware that it's moments, not years or even day at our ages.  We start each day by saying "I love you", say "I love you" many times during a day, and we end each day saying, "I love you". 

We know that the time will come when one of us is called home, so every day until that happens, we'll be ONE together.  And when we go out, we enjoy a piece of pie or some other dessert, smiling and holding hands while we devour it. 

Very nicely said, George.
It seems that almost everyone here, as they aged has through a series crises, including myself, that sometimes involves losing loved ones, and a variety of serious health problems. Mine include amongst others, prostate cancer and a replacement heart valve and lost my wife of 61 years in September 2023. I do note the positive way all of you have handled this adversity. I truly admire your positive fighting nature in how you handle life. God bless you all.

@georgeschire: She's lovely, George, you are blessed!