Too hot, too cold.

[eightyplus]

We moan a lot, it’s too hot, it’s too cold, it’s dry it’s wet . . . . . . So today me is going to take a tongue in cheek moan just for the hell of it!

Nine years ago I started treatment for lung cancer. (Soon shot that baby down though didn’t I?)

Burned some healthy lung tissue due to radiotherapy and ended up with pretty bad emphysema and having to take oxygen 24/7.

Can’t walk anywhere or even stand up for more than I minute or two.

Forever getting trouble with my hearing and my eyes are getting worse every day in spite of having new glasses. Even too hard to see my 17inch lappie screen.

The last of my teeth are set fast in a long forgotten steak in the twentieth century while my hair looks like snow white clouds encircling an ever extending ice rink.

Now my appetite is dwindling but at the same time I’m finding myself craving a little extra salt when I do eat.

Actually most meals have become tasteless except perhaps the curries or similarly spiced dishes which at the end of the day only create other problems, then to top it all

I’ve tried all means of seating imaginable but the end of my spine is still getting a little sore from sitting down too much.

Can’t sit! . . . . Can’t stand! . . . . Can’t eat! . . . Sheesh what’s the world coming to?

Nine years ago, just nine years and I‘m moaning? Not really my friends. Those years have been an unexpected gift to me. Diagnosed with a terminal illness only meant that I had to fight that little harder, you see my youngest daughter was pregnant, then out of the blue I made the decision to go from smoker to non smoker so that I would see my new grand daughter grow into a teenager.

In those days I needed targets to help me get along with my life and she would be one of the many ones that I needed to live my remaining days.

Next week she will be fifteen years old and I am witness to her teenage beauty, who knows . . . . . . . I may even see her as a bride.

Sleep well lovely people and if exercise is a problem for you keep fit the easy way:

Take one weetabix and one aero chocolate bar crumble chocolate bar over weetabix and voila aerobix.

[pergola1]

FROM 80++++ - One thing you didn't mention - your brain and it is needle sharp. A GSOH is your biggest asset and you share the products of it with others. Good for you, 80+ that you take a light hearted look at your lot and share your thoughts with others. It made me feel good to read your thoughts. love pergola xx

[nannyb]

Hi Eightyplus, Your post fetched a smile to my face, I'm so glad that you posted it. I truely hope all your wishes come true, your an inspiration to us all. Take care nannyb xxx

[Hidden]

You are amazing!! Your post gives me so much inspiration to carry on..I am so ill at times I feel like giving up, and that's not feeling sorry for myself its because I feel so wretched and want out of the misery!

You have just given me the strength to carry on..

You will see her as a bride,with that much love and determination I admire you..God Bless..xx

[Hidden]

That aerobix sounds delicious !

[Hidden]

Brillliant post eightyplus. I hope I am as sharp and good as you when I am 80+ Keep on trucking mate xx

[qbjb]

You fabulous lady - I love reading your comments.

Long may you enjoy the little things in life that deservedly become larger because you've fought so hard for them. You have given me heart to battle on (having given up years ago.)

I shall commence aerobix asap and think of you!

qbjb xx

[Hidden]

What an inspiring post! You are a hero in my eyes,& I'm sure plenty of others!

Love your posts,with love & hugs,Wendells xxxx

[Suzy6]

That's the way to do it set yourself a goal in the future and aim for it eighty++. What a wonderful inspiration you are. Wish your granddaughter a Happy Birthday and give her an extra special hug. I hope my brain is as razor sharp if I ever make it to eighty.xx

[Lolly2]

Hi Eighty Plus, I'm only 60+ and I pray that I can have the same attitude as you in the coming years. What a fantastic example of positive thinking you are!

[Plumbob]

80+... I'm surprised at you ....You didn't mention the price of Bread & Jam LOL ..... They say it's good to get it off your chest ....you must be on top of the world to-day .... keep on fighting - Plumbob :D

[eightyplus]

Glad that I can bring a little smile your way, very few of us have comfortable days so when we do have them it's nice to share them with those that are not so lucky. One thing I have learned is not to take life for granted but to hold on to it with a passion and when a bad day does come along say, "Not yet my friend, not yet".

Then you are good to go until the next time.

[emmo]

Brilliant post, thank you. Inspiring all of us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves - or at least to get on with it.

Take care and enjoy life

Emmo

[FarmerD]

Thank you Eightyplus,I hope I can muster your strength of character and maybe a little of your wit sooner rather than later.The very best of luck and health to your good self.D.

[mattcass]

You are a inspiration to anyone who knows what your going through, I know a lot of people like yourself on this page and they are proof you have to keep fighting, Mattcass