tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post460984289897129571..comments2024-03-26T20:18:45.133-05:00Comments on The Generation Above Me: Grateful for AgingKaren D. Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-4026088074427093862016-01-11T15:02:54.075-06:002016-01-11T15:02:54.075-06:00Great post! I love your positive view! It's a ...Great post! I love your positive view! It's a perfect reminder to embrace life and it's challenges. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595146773118901586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-7883656441810171272014-11-23T02:00:48.727-06:002014-11-23T02:00:48.727-06:00Yes there are many perks to aging well and becomin...Yes there are many perks to aging well and becoming wise. I love the experience and graceful, calming parts of it. I love it, well everything except for that pesky slowing metabolism!Wendys Hathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340859628723331599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-67364633331858576462014-11-22T17:52:52.028-06:002014-11-22T17:52:52.028-06:00And your upbeat response just proves my point. You...And your upbeat response just proves my point. You have a terrific attitude. RozWarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574761900896097259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-87478110279134587682014-11-22T17:49:10.130-06:002014-11-22T17:49:10.130-06:00Every time I get upset over silly things, I always...Every time I get upset over silly things, I always think how bad-off other people are that can't even afford to buy food or pay rent, and have huge problems. That usually works and I stop my whining and complaining about nonsense. Great post....nice reminder to be grateful for everything...even the aches and pains of daily life! Carolannhttp://sassytownhouseliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-49109772682513394912014-11-22T17:03:44.607-06:002014-11-22T17:03:44.607-06:00I love your list too! You have a beautiful positi...I love your list too! You have a beautiful positive attitude!Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-17615372901154750292014-11-22T16:17:23.794-06:002014-11-22T16:17:23.794-06:00I love this whole list. It always amazes me when p...I love this whole list. It always amazes me when people complain about aging. since there's only one alternative, and I don't think it's one they would choose.Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-60649329670026026482014-11-22T13:27:26.858-06:002014-11-22T13:27:26.858-06:00I love, love, love your approach and so glad to se...I love, love, love your approach and so glad to see you not only embracing life but finding reasons for others to do the same AND encouraging us all to do so!!! Rocking it as usual Karen!Ruth Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025126096070098718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-47883920868806221992014-11-22T11:38:50.736-06:002014-11-22T11:38:50.736-06:00This is wonderful, Karen. Positivity at its best. ...This is wonderful, Karen. Positivity at its best. THIS is how I feel: "I am still grateful that I am still learning more things! I just have more pointed reasons for "uploading content" to my brain." Yes, yes, yes.Lisa @ Grandma's Briefshttp://www.grandmasbriefs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-67412875930892520732014-11-22T08:24:29.761-06:002014-11-22T08:24:29.761-06:00I try to reconceptualize pain to be something else...I try to reconceptualize pain to be something else as a way of coping without liver-damaging pain meds. So I tell myself that pain in my hips and knees are like personal trainers goading me to get to the gym to walk or practice yoga. And pain is a signal that I am still alive. I also have a high threshold for pain anyway (I delivered my babies without meds, and I once sliced off a bit of my thumb while cutting carrots and didn't even think about taking anything for the pain until 12 hours later when trying to sleep was hampered by the throbbing.) And I even with pain I can still move, and many others have serious limits to their mobility. All my best to you with whatever you have to manage. Hugs! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-44549528939986108652014-11-22T08:12:00.603-06:002014-11-22T08:12:00.603-06:00Karen you certainly are a Glass Half Full kinda ga...Karen you certainly are a Glass Half Full kinda gal. To be grateful for arthritis -- most impressive. RozWarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574761900896097259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-34751067201463608492014-11-22T07:33:41.741-06:002014-11-22T07:33:41.741-06:00I'm with you on this.Aging is a privilege deni...I'm with you on this.Aging is a privilege denied to many. We're lucky!Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-41120440572954427152014-11-22T06:56:12.786-06:002014-11-22T06:56:12.786-06:00Rock on with your fabulous self, Pat! Rock on with your fabulous self, Pat! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-86528262103235519112014-11-22T06:55:51.488-06:002014-11-22T06:55:51.488-06:00Thanks for coming over to my blog again. You are v...Thanks for coming over to my blog again. You are very kind to visit and comment. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-46432288657327915722014-11-22T06:55:02.265-06:002014-11-22T06:55:02.265-06:00Always! I am happier when I remember to look for t...Always! I am happier when I remember to look for the positive. Thanks for your comment. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-8589664521901814452014-11-22T04:54:29.668-06:002014-11-22T04:54:29.668-06:00Thanks for the reminder to embrace the aging proce...Thanks for the reminder to embrace the aging process. Today instead of grumbling I will try to feel grateful that my achy, breaky body still works!pat mckinziehttp://pattymackz.com/wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-3287107672770393512014-11-21T18:21:12.919-06:002014-11-21T18:21:12.919-06:00A very interesting list. I love how you think.A very interesting list. I love how you think.Grandma Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09587160523698527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-55490626198355383342014-11-21T18:05:10.015-06:002014-11-21T18:05:10.015-06:00Hi Karen! What a great list to be grateful for be...Hi Karen! What a great list to be grateful for because a lot of people might not see the blessing in these--but as you say, when you are surrounded with others older than yourself AND seen what so many of us go through, you realize that every single day is a gift and that there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for. ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttp://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.com