Ankles stiffened, connected to wrist and spine by bands of pain. Arthritis reminds self not to move t h a t way. Hobbled, leaning on trusted friend, the cane, more than usual. Hell getting old. Feeling my age as I approach the year of my birth on timid feet. New at this. No experience in this reaching forty eight: who knew it would feel so ... what's the word? A N C I E N T. Knees join neck in teaching me a lesson I won't soon forget: it's not that I'm not glad to be here, because I am. The question is, must Teacher be so ... rough?
A question that we all ask occasionally, I've been painting this week, and I can tell the difference in the ease of bending, kneeling, and stretching each year! I have found the fish oil supplements do help alleviate some of the pain in my joints, and also helps my blood pressure! Oh well, we'll just all grow old together...a down to earth write my friend, one that most all can relate to!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Aging is just as much a challenge as surviving. I guess the worst part is remembering how bloody good you used to feel, and waiting for that feeling to catch up to the moment. I can empathize dear Karla. No one escapes the process.
Stand strong ...
Richard
Karla, hope your birthday will be without aches and pains...hate to let you know this but with each year pain seems to get worse. Old man Arthur doesn't have any mercy on anyone! Happy Birthday!
Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on June 17, 2007
Karla --
That teacher is just getting started. Happy birthday coming up and you are as young as the vitality in your storms (not the devastation).
Mr. Arthur Itis does not discriminate,age not a factor. Sorry he came to visit you too, but age is a state of mind. If you think old, you are. If you think young, you are......
I wish teacher wasn't so rough on you Karla. But you can still write an interesting piece so you'll be right. Bless you...Your 78year old friend...Joyce
Ahhhhhhh, the painful "Lesson" of life! Hope things get better for you because living with pain can be such a weighty obstacle to a fulfilling life, as I've observed in a dear relative of mine.
I felt the pain in this one. *OW* LOL Very well penned; hope you feel some relief from the pain soon! You are ever in my prayers! Very well done; brava!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sis, Karen Lynn. :(
I'm a teacher. I am not rough. I cannot say that I know the pain you feel since I don't have it but I empathize if I respectfully may. Love and healing to you,
:) I know the feeling, Karla! I really liked how you split up the letters in 'that'...you've expressed perfectly the feeling of making a movement only to have your body disagree with your choice and slowly acquiesce!
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Blessings,
Joyce B.
Hugs
Fee
Stand strong ...
Richard
That teacher is just getting started. Happy birthday coming up and you are as young as the vitality in your storms (not the devastation).
crackle and pop,
Kathy
Be safe,
Karen
Regards.
George
nice work Karla...
enjoyed.....Art Sun...
God Bless
Michelle~
Love Tinka
Dan
I felt the pain in this one. *OW* LOL Very well penned; hope you feel some relief from the pain soon! You are ever in my prayers! Very well done; brava!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sis, Karen Lynn. :(
Regis (Ton ami de la C-B, Canada).
Love,
Susan