One week from today, I will be 70 years old. The number of years seems impossible. Inside, I feel I am the same ‘me’ as when I was 30,40,50.
As I look back over my life, it seems to be divided into chapters, similar to the books I write. The beginning of my life, growing up, enjoying my childhood. Next are chapters of marriage, children, life on the farm and creating a family. Then the chapters where the children left home to make their own life and create their own families. Later, the grandchildren years and Jim and I finding a comfortable ground where we each had our own interests while maintaining a connection and closeness between us.
Now, the Golden years have arrived. Life is good and these are interesting chapters in my life. I am content and satisfied with the Life-Book I am writing and am confident it will have a happy ending . . . but hopefully not for several years yet.
ElderChicks 
I turned seventy this past May. I am doing things I would not have dreamed–getting my stories published, writing a book, maintaining a blog and best of all meeting wonderful older women who like me are spreading wings and flying to new heights.
I do know the Golden years are not all wonderful. But there is something to be said for so many of us older woman challenging the stereotypical picture of advanced age.
Amen to Margaret and Marianna. This morning as I was getting ready to go to aqua aerobics in my building’s pool, I had this overwhelming sense of gratitude. At 70 and a half, I can walk, talk, and eat. The essentials. And enjoy life to the fullest, despite health issues, at my own pace. Best wishes, Margaret, in your new decade.
It’s an exciting time to be a senior. This isn’t Pollyanna-ism; it’s reality. There is more for us to do and so many more outlets for our energy. I think the wider world is starting to notice that we have something to say and lots to contribute.
I had a rebirth 13 years ago at 59 when my family history caught up with me and I had my first real major medical issue. It was big for a first event, heart by-pass. Thank goodness I had always been active and saw the glass half full. Little did I know then that I would be in such a great place in my life 12 years later. I play tennis a lot and well now that I have the time and am physically fit to enjoy my dreams of doing “my things” in two beautiful areas of this USA.
Almost 72 now I have never been more content and happy as I look forward, never back with family and friends.
Robin