Some of you may remember, from my posts last year, that my mother aged 86 moved down to live with me after a bout of ill health. She was convinced she was at the end of her days as her doctor had told her a heart op would give her "another 10 years" and that was 10 years ago. (Wish doctors wouldn't do that)!
Well, you will be pleased to hear that she decided her time was not yet up! After a few months living with me, feeling much stronger and finding life rather dull, she found herself a flat in the nearest town and moved out again!
She joined the local church, a bridge club, a knitting group, a lunch group...and met a gentleman friend (aged 92) with whom she now spends much of her time travelling on the buses making the most of her free bus pass.
She is very aware of what she eats; she lost a lot of weight some 20 years ago and knows her diet is key to her current good health. She lives amongst people who use zimmer frames and mobility scooters...and knows that what she eats is why she is still able to walk into town every day, with sound knees and hips! She does buy her dark chocolate as she believes that helps to prevent Alzheimers, but only eats a couple of squares a day.
What's more, her devoted friend, who is also slim and lively (for 92), is told he is not to eat the pastry edges when they have a pasty, nor the bread and butter when they have fish and chips....she intends to keep them both fit for as long as it is possible. She is a wonderful example to me of how sensible meal planning and a positive attitude to life can make all the difference!
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I am keeping well - planning for my retirement (well...semi-retirement) next year hopefully if all goes well. Things have quietened down a little for the winter months so have time to breath!
That is fantastic news. I well remember when you were preparing for mum moving in. Long may she go on enjoying life and the companionship of her friend.🤗
Hi DD, that's fantastic that your Mom's getting on with living again! I wish your mom could give lessons to my mother-in-law, but I doubt she'd listen!
Your story made me smile and kind of reminds me of my maternal grandpa (he's 86 and also has a lady friend!).
What a fantastic outcome for your mum and for you. To still have your mum at this age is something in itself, but especially to have her with such joie de vivre. Hope I'll be like her in my eighties!
My mum didn’t have a particularly good diet and when a heath visitor told her she should eat more veg, mum nearly through her out. She wasn’t going to be told by anyone .mum was 97 when she died.
As usual DD, you give a gripping, cheerful and totally absorbing story. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I remember your Mum moving in with you and have no doubt that your love and care has helped her to where she is now. All credit to you. Well done DD’s Mum also, I hope she has a great life. Love to you all 👍
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I wish your mom could give lessons to my mother-in-law, but I doubt she'd listen! 
My daughters weight loss is worrying me
This time next year.....
Urrgghhh - way too much holiday eating!
Today ... was a good day
