How long do we have ?
By weemam
@weemam (13372)
March 8, 2008 4:15pm CST
Yesterday was my hubby's 69th birthday and most of you know we almost lost him 18 months ago when he had a triple heart bypass ,
He had a great day , We had visits from our eldest son in the morning and his lovely wife and our 2 gorgeous granddaughters in the afternoon , we also saw our middle son and his 2 handsome sons phoned when the got home from school , He had a visit from 2 of a lovely neighbour's kids who have adopted him as their Grandpa with presents and a card. their Mum had phoned down to hubby's local and ordered 2 pints to be left for him behind the bar , so he got a lovely surprise when he went down for his pint , It was a lovely day and I felt so lucky to still have him and all the love that surrounded him,
To top it off went out for our dinner with our youngest son Ross who still lives with us . I just appreciate still having hubby with us . it was a perfect day xx
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@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
8 Mar 08
Give him a "Happy Birthday" greeting from me!
I turned 66 this year and have been giving a lot of thought to "How long do we have?"
I figure at best I have twenty years. But since I am not in the best of health I probably have less than twenty years.
So I have been thinking about the things I want to do while I'm still able. I want to travel, to see parts of our country that I've always wondered about. But to do that I would have to spend down my investments. If I knew for sure I wouldn't need that money to live on for twenty years, it would be easier for me to decide to spend it.
But since I have no way of increasing that financial safety net I really hesitate to just take it and go see things. How do you handle that?
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@weemam (13372)
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8 Mar 08
Hiya pal , I will be 66 this year too , Although I don't keep too great myself I am sure I will be around for a long time to come , My parents are *( and 90 , I don't get any holidays as I care for my hubby , my son who has CP and my parents who still live in their own home and have Alzheimers , I love to drive though and we go for some lovely drives , I wish you well in all you do xx
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Mar 08
The way our age group keeps getting better and better I think you should hang on to yhour investments as you may live well into your eighies and even beyond. I am eighty one and hope to have a few good years ahead of me yet. we are trulyliving longer because we are learning more and more on how to keep healthy.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
9 Mar 08
Say happy belated birthday to your husband! I am glad for you, you had an awesome day surrounded by your close family and friends. Enjoy your husband as much as you can and may God give him strength and a lot of years to come!
@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
9 Mar 08
Happy Birthday to your hubby Margaret! It sounds like he had a great birthday, and he must have felt very special with all the attention he got! Just knowing that people (especially family) care is the best present we could have, and I'm sure you hubby feels the love that surrounds him.
The day was rounded off perfectly by going out for dinner with you and Ross.
A perfect day all round.
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@raydene (9871)
• United States
8 Mar 08
Aww Sweet Sis
I am so happy for you and your whole family..
It is such a special thing to have a couple together for all these years and such a very happy family...So very special Love..
My heart is bursting for you Doll..
Tell Jim I send my best wishes and a great big hug for his b_day...
xoxoxoxoxo
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
9 Mar 08
Happy belated 69th birthday to your lovely hubby, is a very lucky man indeed because he has a wonderful, loving, caring family and he has you. Any man would be very rich to have a loving lady and friend like you nan. I am so glad he had a wonderful day and so by the sounds of it did the whole family, that is fantastic and I am pleased for you and very happy, perfect days are what life is all about xxxx
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
9 Mar 08
do enjoy it until the rest of your days because these are the best years of your lives! it takes one to be older to realize the greatest things in life which is having our love ones by our side and enjoying it.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
15 Mar 08
How lovely for you all Wee. It sounds like you spent a wonderful birthday with much love to go around. I hope you have many more. It's so good to hear about your lovely family and dear friends. I hope his health continues to be good. 
I've just returned from a couple days spent with my Dad. He gets a bit forgetful but is otherwise very healthy. We spoke about his 95th birthday this June and planned another visit from me and we will have our favourite roast turkey. Life's too short to wait for Christmas. 
I've just returned from a couple days spent with my Dad. He gets a bit forgetful but is otherwise very healthy. We spoke about his 95th birthday this June and planned another visit from me and we will have our favourite roast turkey. Life's too short to wait for Christmas. @weemam (13372)
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16 Mar 08
Wow pal 95 that is just so brilliant , I agree with you go ASAP pal and have great fun , I ordered my mum a set of fresh water pearls , I was going to keep them for her birthday but it is on Christmas day , I took them down to her yesterday and she was over the moon , the nurse in the clinic admired them when she was taking blood and it fair made Mums day , I agree pal , life IS too short , xx
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
9 Mar 08
Hi weeman,
You sure have a busy day celebrating grandpa's 69th birthday, lol! I'm glad you all have a great time.
This only remind us that we should appreciate all the people around us in as much as we can. Life is too short and time is flying at a fast pace.
We need to treasure each moment we spent with our loved ones. Sooner or later, someone will go but the memories will forever remained in our hearts.
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
Hi weemam,
I'm glad to hear that you, your hubby, and family had such a wonderful day. There's a lot to be thankful for, and you're a beautiful reminder of how precious life is, and to make the most of every moment. God Bless. xxx
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
10 Mar 08
You're welcome. We're going to be away for a week, visiting family, for March Break, but will catch up with you afterwards. I'm not sure if I have 'your new e-mail address,' but would like it, so if you could send it to me, I'd appreciate this. I believe you have my address.:)
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
9 Mar 08
Here's a belated happy birthday to your hubby! 69 is still fairly young by today's standards. My mom is 91 years old and my mother-in-law is 82. I understand how you feel so lucky to have him, considering his health problems but luckily he had a by-pass and hopefully he'll be fine for many more years if he takes care of himself. I guess we all find ourselves wondering how long we have once we reach a certain age, at 55 I sometimes think of things I've yet to do and wonder if there's still enough time left to do them, but I don't think we should dwell on that. Cherish every "perfect day" you're blessed with no matter what age you are, that's how I look at it because we never know how long we have.
Annie
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
15 Mar 08
I know just how you feel weemam. My dad had a major heart attack in December 1990 and we darned near lost him. He had to be transported from one hospital to another to have a five way bypass done. He looked so horrible after the surgery but the next day he looked so much better. He came home Christmas Day and it was the best present we kids and mom could've ever gotten! What a Christmas Present!!
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@JudithP (295)
• Canada
9 Mar 08
I understand exactly how you feel. I nearly lost my hubby, it will be two years ago this coming May. He was diagnosed with a rare form of heart disease. Every morning I awake and thank God that he is still with me and every evening I thank the Creator for another blessed day. Each and every day is now precious to us.
@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
9 Mar 08
I can tell just by reading this post that you make every day the best day that you can, and as long as you have each other you will do that. Blessings to hubby and your lovely family. I am happy for you all to have each other.
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@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
9 Mar 08
Happy Birthday to your hubby. I sure hope you both have many more years together.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
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9 Mar 08
It sounds like your hubby had a lovely day, and I guess thats what its all about, making the most of every day and enjoying every precious moment as much as we can. I take life for granted, I let the downs of life get in the way and then sometimes I will read other peoples stories of their lives and it brings it back to me fully that you cant take life for granted, my dad will be 62 this year and he is in good health but sometimes I cant believe he is in his 60s he doesnt seem to have changed at all. I hope you have many many more perfect days.
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