The last three weeks have flown by. \u00a0That seems to be the case when aging is factored in. \u00a0And I have become more aware of aging since my recent trip to Annapolis, MD. \u00a0I suppose some of you saw my Facebook post about my excursion and subsequent fall in that fair city. \u00a0It wasn’t a pretty experience. \u00a0I can’t even say it was educational. \u00a0Picking up my feet more intentionally would not have saved me from that particular fall. \u00a0I wish I could say otherwise. \u00a0However, I simply fell forward. \u00a0With no warning. \u00a0My nose hitting the pavement was my first awareness that something was amiss.<\/p>\n
The good news is that I didn’t break any thing. \u00a0The bad news is that it happened at all. \u00a0Perhaps a mini black out was the cause. \u00a0Haven’t seen a neurologist yet so I don’t know what I\/they may discover, but I do know that I didn’t trip. \u00a0Darn it! \u00a0That would have been such a relieving explanation.<\/p>\n
We do learn things about ourselves when the unexpected happens, however. \u00a0I learned that I’m not as confident as I once was. \u00a0I will be more cautious in every way. \u00a0These last two mornings since settling back in MN I made sure my husband had his cell close at hand when I went out for my walk. \u00a0That never used to even occur to me. \u00a0I also went on line to research stationary bikes just before starting this post. \u00a0I’m thinking I may choose that as my activity rather than walking, except when the sun and warmth call to me. \u00a0Making a change like this isn’t particularly welcome but it makes sense.<\/p>\n
That’s what I’m talking about when I say that aging changes us. \u00a0For many years I didn’t feel older, regardless of what I was doing. \u00a0I never stopped to ask myself, “Is this a good idea?” \u00a0Now I’m far more circumspect. \u00a0Leaving the house without a cell phone is a no-no. \u00a0Going any where without letting someone know is a no-no too. \u00a0Can this be the new me? \u00a0The woman who eagerly traveled all over the world fearlessly, only a year or two ago? \u00a0There is something about turning 75, which I did last summer, that gives you reason to pause. \u00a0I wish that weren’t the case, actually. \u00a0But better to pause than to take any foolish chance.<\/p>\n
This post is not to scare any of you out there who may be contemplating your own aging body. \u00a0At least we are still active. \u00a0At least we are still curious. \u00a0At least we are still interested in making contact with others. \u00a0And that’s what this blog and my Facebook posts are proof of. \u00a0Life isn’t over until it’s over. \u00a0And I know I have lots more interaction ahead of me. \u00a0I hope you will be on the receiving end of part of it.<\/p>\n
Be well. \u00a0Be careful. \u00a0Be in constant communication with your Higher Power and all will be well. \u00a0All will be well.<\/p>\n
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