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Marvin Dansie
I applied for Medicare today, the official acknowledgment of becoming a senior citizen.
I never thought I would see this day, to live to be this old. My mental image of myself is of someone that existed 40 years ago - someone that had hair. I look in the mirror these days and hardly recognize that person - its like I have become a caricature of my old self, with a bigger nose and bigger ears. But thats how life is.
Actually, I feel very very fortunate to have lived this long, and to have had the life that I have lived. I have a wonderful wife (Coke) and fabulous kids and grandkids (at least I think their fabulous). I’m certainly no angel, so I don’t understand why I should be so fortunate, when I don’t have look far to see others around me in total chaos. I have always half believed that I have a guardian angel to help protect me from the stupid decisions I make in my life.
I think the hardest part for me though, has been to see those around me grow old and die. I know it is the natural order of things, but that part of life is so sad. The longer you live, the fewer of your peers and loved ones are left. I just have to remember to let people know that I love them, and to live every day like it is my last, to do those things I have always wanted to do (if I still can).
I hope you all have (or had) a great 4th of July (one of my favorite holidays).
And remember to enjoy the ride (or as they say in Costa Rica “Pura Vita” - appreciate life’s simple pleasures).
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