Ken and I are delighted to have gotten old. Many of our friends and family members have not been so fortunate. When we married in 1958, Ken had a life expectancy of 42 and here is is at 79 still walking and talking. Despite our infirmaties, we keep focused on what we are able to accomplish. We try very hard not to compare what we could do 5 years ago, let alone 25. But every now and then, our reality jumps up and slaps us in the face.
Today we 4 wanted to have lunch at the restaurant on the side of the canal right at the edge of the Time Share, Paradise Village. We have walked there hundreds of times in the past but this morning we discussed whether or not we would be able to walk that far and then walk back. We did so well walking to the market the other day that we felt we could try even though the distance is much further. And we did well with me in the lead, Ken in the walker behind me and Ian pushing Rita in the wheel chair holding up the rear.
Lunch was lovely, sitting outdoors looking out to sea in the shade. When it was time to come home, Ken and I decided to take the shuttle back to our condo while Ian and Rita stopped at the market as they made their own way home. By the time we finally got to our condo, Ken could barely keep his balance even using the walker. Both of us had a nap immediately upon our return. Our abilities today are so much less than in the past that it is difficult to not emphasize what we can not do. But we just laughed and enjoyed our nap. Next time we will stop for a rest half way there and in the meantime, we are happy being able to walk and talk, despite getting old and being infirm.
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