57

   57.

Or as my father lovingly put it- "Almost Sixty".

That stuff never has bothered me,

I've never been someone who worried about my age.

It's just never been a sticking point for me.

What has been a concern is how life changes as you age.

Things that become harder to physically do, things that are harder to deal with, and dealing with the ups and downs of life.

It hasn't been an easy year for Cherie and me..

For the first time in our life together, we've had to deal with illness, medication changes, and the wonderful financial ramifications from illness ( I'll defer from complaints on our insurance system).

Combined with missing my son and grandson, it has not been an easy year.

In other ways, I feel pretty good, though.

I've gotten into a walking routine over the last two months, and I've lost over twenty pounds since my hospital stay. Plenty of work still to be done.

Thanks to my family and friends for their help and support.

I love you all.

Life is not so bad and if you know me, you know that's a strong statement! LOL.