Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Aging and Physical Challenges

I don't think much about aging. Stay in condition.

Keep up on the things that are important to young

people so you can converse with them. Maintain a

good sense of humor and laugh a lot. Do what you can

to stay in condition and eat healthy. Try not to complain

and accept that our bodies will start to deteriorate.

Lois Jenkins, Prior Lake, Minnesota

This is a process we must all go through, and in

order to deal with it we must understand this, and

except it. Then just deal with it one day at a time, and

thank the Lord for allowing the process to occur. We

can deal with physical challenges by understanding our

limitations.

D. Williams, Newport, Arkansas

We don't have to get "old" just because we get

older. Exercise and proper diet slow the aging process.

Make exercise a life long project. Your quality of life

and perhaps your quantity of life will improve. Meet

physical challenges head on.

Bill Cox, Rowlett, Texas

See with the mind and avoid the mirrors! Dealing

with physical challenges requires patience, a stout

heart, and a positive mind set. If you think you can,

you probably can. If all else fails, yell for help! Age is

opportunity no less than youth itself, though in another

dress. I agree with Longfellow.

Margaret

Wesley Garrett, Tucker, Georgia

Train in advance so you'll be prepared for the

challenge. Pray to God for strength and remember," I

can do all things through Jesus Christ who makes me