What Keeps YOU alive?

[b2bailey]

Another post here, and a talk with 3 other women (+/- 70 ) in the pool today got me to wondering.

How many of us are dependent upon 'something ' to stay alive?

The discussion was about our own end of life measures/wishes. I mentioned a book I read about "Have it your way" -- where the author mentions she would want to be "done" when unable to 'wipe her own rear-end'.

All the ladies agreed, but I wonder how that could be accomplished, unless it was a matter of stopping medications.

(And, no, I don't want this to be about 'assisted' anything.)

 

[WinniWoman]

Alcohol on the weekend.

 

[geist1223]

My Wife Patti. It is such a joy to spend my days with her. Whether it is working in the yard together, sitting on the sofa reading, walking Felix. Just spending my days with her.

 

[pedro47]

Four (4) answers my belief in God, My Wife , My Son & Grandchildren’s.

 

[Luanne]

My family, and the fact I'm not ready to go yet.

 

[silentg]

My love of life

 

[slip]

I don’t really think about stuff like that, I’m too busy living life.

 

[DaveNV]

What keeps me alive is knowing I haven't done nearly all the stuff I want to do. I am not even close to being done with living. I'm retiring at the end of the year, and then the fun really begins. My hope, honestly, is that when my time comes, it is quick, painless, and unexpected. I want it to be a "here one minute, gone the next" sort of thing.

Dave

 

[x3 skier]

Flying, building a plane, grandkids, men and women friends, travel in the USA, travels to Europe, trips to the gym, skiing most of the winter in Colorado and dozens of other things especially the wonderful 50 years of marriage before my wife passed away have kept me happy the 22 years since I retired at 55 and will keep me happy until the end.

Cheers

 

[WinniWoman]

Upon reflecting on this more- in all seriousness, I think what keeps me alive is hope. The hope in "something" better. A better future. A hope for peace. A hope for joy. A constant striving. I have always been the type to look ahead and not behind. I feel the past can weigh a person down.

This does not mean I never think about the past, but I do not want to be stuck in it. This does not mean I do not enjoy the present at all.

But in order to get up everyday and keep going, I have to be searching and striving. I have to have goals.

 

[geist1223]

Alcohol on the weekend.

Why wait for the weekend?

 

[easyrider]

Why wait for the weekend?

Best answer ever but some people still have that work dealio.

Bill

 

[WinniWoman]

Why wait for the weekend?

I have to keep it in check or I could see me going over the edge. Doesn't help my weight problem either......

 

[Sugarcubesea]

My sure grit and determination to make it to retirement... My grandfather (dad's father) died 2 days after he retired, my pops lasted 5 years after retirement and I want to break that mold and live for 20 years after retirement...My strong faith, my kids and my grandchild all keep me motivated to go on and stay alive...

 

[RonB]

My wife. She would kill me if I died first...

Seriously - just the joy of living. That includes my wife and family and the things I do daily.

 

[Aurelius]

Whiskey.

 

[Shankilicious]

From my professional observations, the key to avoiding that time when we can't wipe ourselves, is staying active. I've run countless medicals on retirees in their early 60s that can barely get around the house and some that can't because they don't do anything with their days but sit around. Then there are people I see in their upper 70s and early 80s that drive, hunt, golf, and have barely slowed down at all. Just my observations.

 

[WVBaker]

It's been said that life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly and laugh uncontrollably.

Never regret ANYTHING that makes you smile!

 

[Passepartout]

Travel, TUG, Long walks with the dog, Laughing at silly stuff, [political rant deleted -- YOU KNOW BETTER], enjoying a cold beer or two, Wanting to read tomorrow's headlines. Yeah, but it gives me a reason to keep breathing.

 

[VacationForever]

Exercise, not working, marvel at the breathtaking views from our home each day, and occasionally travel to other beautiful places.

 

[rapmarks]

Literally, levothyroxine
Still enjoying life, want to see grandkids grow up, lots of good books to read, golf and bridge games to play, movies to see, parties to attend.

 

[OldGuy]

TUG

You beat me to it . . . but it's sooooo obvious.

 

[RX8]

I’m 55 with two boys 10 and 13 so I think my answer is obvious. How many 55 year olds can say they still play with hot wheels?

 

[DaveNV]

I’m 55 with two boys 10 and 13 so I think my answer is obvious. How many 55 year olds can say they still play with hot wheels?

If you knew some of my friends...

I have a friend here, also in his 50s, who has discovered LEGO building sets. He has a wall of shelves in his home that display the little villages and buildings and whatever he’s constructed. He’s very much into it.

This is the same guy who spends his Saturday mornings curled up on his couch with a blanket, watching cartoons.

I don’t judge.

Dave

 

[rosebud5]

Is this really a question or are you looking for the meaning of life?