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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts

Posted - Nov 25 2008 :  10:56:39 AM  Show Profile
When one is old, how will one be?
If one is grumpy and generally all around hateful, critical, and just awful, How will one be when one is old?
If one is this way when young, will one be this way when one is old?



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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl

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Amanda
Medical Lake WA
USA
1731 Posts

Posted - Nov 25 2008 :  10:59:02 AM  Show Profile  Send Firemama a Yahoo! Message
Aww Terri, I dont know the answer for everyone. BUT in my experience I have seen both sides. Alot of times people get softer as they get older, and some stay hard and bitter...

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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl

1210 Posts

Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts

Posted - Nov 26 2008 :  4:58:42 PM  Show Profile
I'm with Amanda, *plus* I've known some people who were sweet and kind but for some reason just couldn't handle the aging process and became extremely bitter.

It sounds like you're having a rough time with someone -- I hope their heart softens.

Some people search for happiness; others create it.


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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

1007 Posts

~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts

Posted - Nov 27 2008 :  10:31:24 PM  Show Profile
Not having a hard time with anyone,,just thinking about how I will be when I am old,,,

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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader

2096 Posts

Cheryl
Klamath Falls Oregon
USA
2096 Posts

Posted - Dec 02 2008 :  5:13:05 PM  Show Profile
Teri, I have thought about this before.... and I swear I will never be a crotchity old lady. I am however kinda controling with life matters & what I like & don't like to have around me..But I accept other people for who they are and respect other opinions. All I ask is the same in return. Growing old does give you some priveleges..like discounts at discount stores ad restaraunts and movies..My gramma was the sweetest old lady around and a real lady. I want to be just like her when I get Old...Btw how old are we talking here.....?


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vermont v
True Blue Farmgirl

194 Posts

Victoria
Chester Vermont
USA
194 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2008 :  5:15:29 PM  Show Profile

I think as one gets older you can get happier. You don't sweat the small stuff and you don't care as much what others think of you.There are definitely physical challenges. I have two wonderful women neighbors who are both 85 and the nicest people you would want to meet as well as being very energetic!Its important at any age to feel young at heart.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2295 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2295 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2008 :  5:32:42 PM  Show Profile
Yes -- I can honestly say I am much happier now at 66 than I ever have been. Not sure why; I'm in more pain now, maybe it's because I know there is less of life left and the best way to enjoy it is to be happy.

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Marybeth
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6418 Posts

Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2008 :  6:58:25 PM  Show Profile
I am old (don't tell anyone I said that) and just happy and like to have fun. My mother is 92 and everyone thinks she is the sweetest lady ever. And she is. Always smile--it make people wonder what you've been up to--and be nice to people. Remember the Golden Rule--do unto others--words to live by. Now there--you never will be old and crotchety, because I said so. MB

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Edited by - Marybeth on Dec 07 2008 7:00:39 PM
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl

890 Posts

Kate
Delano Minnesota
890 Posts

Posted - Dec 07 2008 :  7:46:50 PM  Show Profile
I am with Amanda,
My Grandpa was the crankiest and orneriest person my Mom/Aunt/Uncles Cousins and I knew growing up. As he got older, and finally had a Great Grandchild, he was the biggest pushover/softy by then.
He was sooo proud of my son Josh.
Ironically, he always treated my Grandma like she was a Queen. Never a harsh word, and lived in fear of upsetting her. Looking back, I think it was kind of cute.

My Dad is a softy, but is tending to be more ornery, contrary and crochety as he gets older.

Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland

Edited by - kissmekate on Dec 07 2008 7:50:09 PM
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