Think You're Unlucky? Think Again!
I'm turning 50 next week and am doing a little reflecting. I've always felt I was lucky, but sometimes it really hits home just how lucky.
I made it! When I was a teenager, I figured if I made it to 30 without being incinerated by a Soviet nuke, I was doing good. Disease didn't get me, nor did traffic. Electricity tried and failed. Cold and drowning missed too. Air travel always stayed powered until the wheels touched down, so that was a plus. I always managed to avoid irate husbands and never went unarmed into Indian Territory after dark.
I've attended many funerals for high school pals, military friends, and just people that came into my life. For one reason or another, they didn't make it to old age. Some were the salt of the earth. Some were careless while others planned each action down to the second.
No matter if you are a CEO or a Wal-Mart greeter, I figure if a person makes it to a ripe old age, they are indeed lucky.[:)]
I made it! When I was a teenager, I figured if I made it to 30 without being incinerated by a Soviet nuke, I was doing good. Disease didn't get me, nor did traffic. Electricity tried and failed. Cold and drowning missed too. Air travel always stayed powered until the wheels touched down, so that was a plus. I always managed to avoid irate husbands and never went unarmed into Indian Territory after dark.
I've attended many funerals for high school pals, military friends, and just people that came into my life. For one reason or another, they didn't make it to old age. Some were the salt of the earth. Some were careless while others planned each action down to the second.
No matter if you are a CEO or a Wal-Mart greeter, I figure if a person makes it to a ripe old age, they are indeed lucky.[:)]
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Well said as usual Mike.
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"I figure if a person makes it to a ripe old age, they are indeed lucky."
Yes, they will be......
...but you are not ripe or old at fifty! Happy Bday!0 -
Ever since my daughter was born, I've considered myself the luckiest man in the world. 0 -
HBD P3S! 0 -
Thanks... nothing like a good hard fact to make you feel blessed/////
Btw Happy 50th
Incase you are wondering scienist say you could make it to 120 if the predicted medical advances occur in the current predicted time frame..0 -
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
I'm turning 50 next week .....a ripe old age....[:)]
Those are kind of contradicting terms, but I'm glad you made it this far, and I hope many more "lucky" years are in your future![;)]0 -
Thanks everyone for the B day wishes. Any overtime now I consider gravy.
Funny to me that now I see and can enjoy the simple pleasure of growing a tomato, watching (not shooting) a wild animal at play, or the sound of gentle rain on a tin roof porch.
In contrast, things I used to consider most important now seem like a cruel joke played on youth. We waste so much time and effort on foolishness on our journey through life, but I guess that's okay too. How else would we ever learn if not for it?0 -
I've made it to 68. Not lucky, but blessed...[:D] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
Funny to me that now I see and can enjoy the simple pleasure of growing a tomato, watching (not shooting) a wild animal at play, or the sound of gentle rain on a tin roof porch.
Maybe I was wrong Mike! Maybe you're older than your years. These are the true signs of it!
Stay safe and keep adding the years. Life gets better with age as long as you have your health, and if you loose it, sometimes you can find it again![:D]0 -
I'm 36 and just starting to realize what you say is very true. A friend from college dies of a stroke to years ago. He left behind a couple little boys. Another friend from died last year in an auto accident caused by a guy full of rage as he chased an ex lover. Two weeks ago another friend from high school lost his wife in an auto accident.
I am beginning to realizing how fortunate it is to miss these tragedies and appreciate every day for just what it is.0 -
Want a guarantee? Buy a used car. THEY come with guarantees. LIFE does not. Congrats on your birthday, and for figuring out some of the really IMPORTANT stuff in life. And remember- 50 is NOT old (for a tree!)[:p] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by dheffley
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
I'm turning 50 next week .....a ripe old age....[:)]
Those are kind of contradicting terms, but I'm glad you made it this far, and I hope many more "lucky" years are in your future![;)]
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I'll try to wait up for you.
62 now.
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Growing old means you win.
Yippie...0 -
growing old is not for sissies!!!!!!!! 0 -
Congrat's.
I know what you mean. Seen some of that kind of stuff myself.0 -
I wish I could feel more appreciative for the many times luck kept me on the right side of the grass. Instead, wrong turns in life seem to
outweigh gratitude for the good fortune of survival.0 -
WOW, sounds like another midlife CRISIS is on the Way! QUICK better buy a Banana Yellow Ferarri and move to Scottsdale AZ! 0 -
Happy Birthday..............50? old? congrats, I never planned to see 40, and people say to me today: " I cant believe your still alive"
One day at a time, enjoy every moment, because you never know when you've seen your last sunset.
Enjoy SB[:D]0 -
I must be super lucky, made it to 61 last month.And happy birthday to you.<1fmj> 0 -
quote:Originally posted by SLING BLADE
Happy Birthday..............50? old? congrats, I never planned to see 40, and people say to me today: " I cant believe your still alive"
One day at a time, enjoy every moment, because you never know when you've seen your last sunset.
Enjoy SB[:D]
your right sling enjoy every moment,at 18 i became diabetic,there went me joining the marines,that also put me out of the ohio state patrol academy, so i went to college at 21 and got two degrees,one in forestry one in fish and wildlife mngmt,worked for the us forest ser.in west virginia from 87-94 got promo moved to wayne n.f. in ohio worked till eye problems developed in 96 diabetic retinopathy causes blindness,was blind in both eyes for two yrs,after surgerys on both eyes and starting to get my eye sight back,kidneys gave out on me,3 yrs of h... on diaylases,i was fortunate enough to get a double organ transplant/kidney/pancreas aug 98 yea 70 pills a day but i am not complaining,and then in 2002 i was lucky enough to get west nile,14 days in intensive care at osu i came home 25 pounds lighter and weak....but alive,now i have to be retired,cant fight forest fires anymore,and i miss the h... out the the work,but...i firmly believe the lord only gives you what you can handle,and also if it doesnt kill ya it only makes you tougher,pray for my wife she has to put up with me!! dont ever lose your sense of humor ...no matter how hard you have it,somebody else is worse off than you,live every day like it was your last.[;)][:D] oh yea happy birthday P30 -
Happy 50th, P3, and many, many more. 0 -
You are surely correct, we take alot for granted every day. Some very well spoken thoughts.
Best!!0
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