[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

If he's still among the living at 110, God bless him. Interesting story.

I "hear you" re the support group as something similar was just said at the Boston service for the Boston Marathon victims, attended by President Obama and his wife, the Gov. of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Boston plus hundreds upon hundreds of people..........and a long list of clergy from various denominations, who all gave short but nice messages.

Cardinal Patrick O'Malley, the Capuchin Monk, mentioned how people rose above themselves when they ran to help the victims, etc..........everyone mentioned all the kindnesses performed by the residents of Boston.........it was "community coming together" in deed..........not just in words. Ditto re Obama's speach and Gov. Deval Patrick.

One can also just have a private faith in a higher power, however one perceives that to be......we obviously believe in God.....but believing does transcend one's personal ego...........none of us are perfect nor superior to others.

Kindness always works, as does compassion and in my opinion, quiet good deeds combined with little kindnesses does tend to make for a peaceful life.........and perhaps a long life. In other words, a restful soul.

Like having a good conscience. So many people desperately need a kind smile or gesture...........and it takes such little effort on our part.

I found this to be true when my mom was in the skilled nursing home.
When I could no longer communicate with her, I'd talk to the ones who still could speak.......and push them out into the garden......as often they had no visitors. Visiting or volunteering at a nursing home is very rewarding.

In a nutshell I had a crash course in geriatrics and the process of aging.
Not to mention the years preceding that end stage, when I had her at my home under my care.

On another thought, for those who want to live forever, sometimes "forever" isn't a pretty sight. Lots do live to very old age but are not in the tip top shape they might be in at age 70 or younger.

I don't dwell on how long I will live.......although I do have longevity on both sides, with no cancer.........just take it a day at a time.

When we get pictures of our grandbabies, which is often, that really makes us happy and is good for our immune system. Anyone who has ever seen a newborn infant and marveled at its perfection......KNOWS that God exists and that a higher power will oversee things.

Maybe when tragedy happens, it was their time to go on to something better......I truly do not believe death is anything to fear. Thus, we should all live life and not be so concerned with what we eat nor don't eat.

Live a little. Have another piece of that birthday cake.

If you can, reserve the book by Dr. Eben Alexander at your local library.
It's just one of many you could choose from.......but I think you would enjoy it. "Proof of Heaven". You don't have to BELIEVE it.
Just read it. He's very scientific minded. A neurosurgeon....

Senior.

You have such a good heart.