Someone said to me “This is real life”

The person was a third of my age. My response to her:

I’ve lost my entire family, some to very difficult passings - starvation and all.

My daughter is critically ill for the past two years

A daughter moved to Florida

There’s also a rollover accident with the jaws of life being used.

I’m sure that might not mean much to young people... but

Yes, I’m angry!

If life were anymore “real” I wouldn’t be here!

I am aging which is a universal event but I will say “it’s not for wimps!"

• Pain is a constant companion.

• You try pain medication.

• You try it but it’s harder to get than to win the lottery.

• My friends are aging too, they are the gold leaf in my life.

My first love is God who created me and stands with me until Jesus takes me home.

• If I won the greatest prize in this world it would be my three children - our family unit walked a bumpy road but we made it.

• They are hardworking, loving, cherished adults.

• I’m not asking for pity, I’m asking for the next generation to understand.

• This is real life and I know it!

I write this from my senior scooter.

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