Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Aging and Physical Challenges

Physical challenges have begun to take place.

When I was younger, it seemed to be the pathway to

death; but now I find that the changes taking place

create a desire to overcome and excel. So instead of

becoming less we become greater as we age and deal

with adversity.

Bob Little, Abingdon, Maryland

I respect my body and know its limitations, but their

aren't many things that I can't do that are done by

younger people -- I just can't do it as much, as fast, as

good, as long, etc. It's still fun to accomplish difficult

tasks and to be challenged .

First, I accept aging and I am happy to get to

participate. Next, I am not fighting it, but rather making

the most of it. That is, to have the grandchildren that

I so desire. I must be "old enough" for my children to be

of child bearing years. A simple fact of nature.

Dennis Rhoten, Arlington, Texas

Having raised a deaf daughter, I've been down and

I've been on cloud nine. I believe God chose me to

have a deaf daughter to teach me that there are those

who really struggle in life to make it through. I have

learned that physical disabilities can be a blessing in

many ways.

I'm almost seventy years old and the aging process·

has never bothered me. Every age is beautiful. The

only aging I have is I'm slower and my eyes and ears

aren't like they use to be, but I wouldn't trade this age

for any other age. I'm happy.

Sallie Dawson, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas