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Dr. Bob's avatar

As a retired physician at 75, these are all good, to which I would add: 1. Start every day with prayer and asking for God‘s wisdom and grace; 2. Reading his Word regularly, if not daily, at the beginning of the day. 3. Asking for a spirit of service, not selfishness. While I have not always followed my own advice, these things become increasingly important as I grow older.

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Maryann Boyd's avatar

Thank you so much Dr Marbas! I usually only eat one meal a day and really don't think I could handle your smoothie. LOL. I've actually had a wonderful day. It was because of interaction with people. I have a wonderful friend and neighbor. She asked for a favor today and I was thrilled to be able to help her. She was the one who knew I was in shock after my husband died and she drove me to make arrangements and drove me to the funeral. She started feeding me. I had dropped to 97 pds and I think she worried. Do you know she still feeds me on holidays and every couple of weeks? I just don't feel like cooking anymore. Then I spent about 15 or 20 minutes talking to my UPS delivery driver. A funny and delightful younger man. I learned more about his replacement driver than about him, or him me. But it was nice just having a conversation with someone. I do have great neighbors. I plan to have container gardens as soon as it warms up. I love flowers and used to have a rose garden that I tended every morning. I'm just going on and on, I apologize for that. It's just that's it's the best day I've had in over a year.

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