What's it like "being old"?

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Rico

Every last one of you who is 40 or over, and denying you are old need to repent for LYING!!!! Ya know good and well that yer old and just don't want to admit it!! Embrace your grey hairs and learn to love them, 'cause no matter how much Clairol you use they're still grey underneath the dye!! You know good and well you'd rather drive than walk, even if it is just a couple of blocks 'cause you will pay for it later!!! Live in the now and right now you are OLD!!!!

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

[commonsense]

You've heard the adage you're only as old as you feel.........there are days the physical body is feeling mighty old but inside I still feel young. I'm closer to 60 than to 50 but for the most part feel much younger. It's in the attitude!
My mom was 85 when she passed away but said that you still feel 21 inside.

The secret is attitude. There are 20 yr olds that are OLD and those of 70 that are still young. (just watch out for those old drivers)

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by commonsense

You've heard the adage you're only as old as you feel.........there are days the physical body is feeling mighty old but inside I still feel young. I'm closer to 60 than to 50 but for the most part feel much younger. It's in the attitude!
My mom was 85 when she passed away but said that you still feel 21 inside.

The secret is attitude. There are 20 yr olds that are OLD and those of 70 that are still young. (just watch out for those old drivers)

Dear Commonsense,

Sometimes when someone brings up the subject of age I just tell them,

"Though this old tent I'm living in is getting older, there's a "young"

woman living inside being renewed day by day. The bolded expressed

my feelings many times.. I don't feel old!

"For we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of

the power may be of God, and not of us". ll Cor. 4:7, 17,"....but though

our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day".

And He walks with me and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own.
And the joy we share, as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.

That garden, dear friend, is called PRAYER!

Blessings,

Falla39

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

I don't think I've been able to do this since about seventh grade!! What kind of vitamins are you on???

[chosenbyone]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I don't think I've been able to do this since about seventh grade!! What kind of vitamins are you on???

Sister Falla39 has the best energy producer available and that is the power of the Holy Ghost. If you have ever met her, you would have recognized the uniqueness of this beautiful vessel of our Lord.

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by chosenbyone

Sister Falla39 has the best energy producer available and that is the power of the Holy Ghost. If you have ever met her, you would have recognized the uniqueness of this beautiful vessel of our Lord.

Bro. Chosen,

You are so kind but I know where my joy comes from!!! Jesus is my

JUBILEE!!!! He is my everything! My cup runneth over!

Blessings,

Falla39

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I don't think I've been able to do this since about seventh grade!! What kind of vitamins are you on???

Sis. Sherri,

I am not on any vitimins. I can truly say the joy of the Lord is

my strength. It's just something I have done through the years.

My family teases me about it because none of them can do it!! LOL!

Having a little fun with Bro. Rico since he said anyone over 40 yrs.

old was old! I am waiting to see if he can do the "bend"

thing!! LOL!!

God has been SO good to me and our family and I do not take it

lightly.

Blessings,

Falla39

[tamor]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

Woo-Hoo! You tell him Sister!!

[Rico]

Originally Posted by tamor

Woo-Hoo! You tell him Sister!!

And a great big to you too!

[TalkLady]

Helpful Tips for the over 50s

• Never attempt bending down, except under strict medical supervision.

• Develop the power of a photographic memory – take photographs of everyone you need to remember.

• Use your ailing health to blackmail your children into doing all your gardening and housework.

• Avoid the company of young people they are a sad reminder of your long lost youth.

• Keep a diary – it will be a great source of comfort and a handy reminder of what you did yesterday.

• Cultivate friendships with people much older than yourself. This will make you feel so much younger.

• Finding your false teeth can be difficult when you mislay your spectacles. Always keep these vital items attached to you by pieces of string.

• No one will ever notice your frightful wrinkles if you only go out when it’s dark.

• Modern science enables even fifty year olds to have the youthful looks of a teenager – a simple head transplant is all it takes.

• Should you ever get the urge to go ‘all night clubing’ apply the simple rule – forget it!!

• Buy a computer, digital camera and a MP3 player. Although you’re incapable of understanding how to use them at least you’ll appear trendy.

• Take the strain off your tired out memory by labelling all household objects – bed, fridge, television etc.

• Look twenty years younger in an instant – borrow a baby and train it to call you ‘mummy’.

• Save all hairs that come loose when you brush your hair – one day medical science may develop a means of replanting them.

• Borrow a pram (baby carriage) – pushing it around looks better than clutching a zimmer (walker).

• Try to enjoy your fifties as much as is possible – after all the horrendous sixties are looming.

The positive side of being an oldie:
• You’ll never have to endure those harrowing visits to the dentist again.
• You’ll save a fortune on shampoo.
• Your hernia operation will make you a star at the local gathering place.

• You will look distinguished with your receding hairline, double chin and wrinkles.

• You have survived the humiliation of middle age.

• You’ll no longer have to suffer the disappointment of thwarted ambitions – you no longer have any.

• You can finally sell those dreadful diet and exercise books that have sat unopened on the bookshelf for years.

• You’ll be the champ at history questions in the public gathering quiz.

• You can embarrass your family by entering glamorous granny or good-looking grandfather competitions.

• You don’t need to make an effort anymore – people will expect you to be frumpy, boring and cantankerous.

• Your failing memory allows you to convince yourself that you’re a super at everything you do.

• You’ll be able to talk incessantly about the good old days.

• Your failing eyesight saves you the anguish of seeing your disintegrating body.