"They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." You left too soon. Rest In Peace

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"In the last Quarter of Life"

A lot of us are in the last quarter of life and I share without politics, religion, race cards. Just gentle thoughts:

You know, time has a way of catching you off-guard about how quickly it travels.

It feels like just yesterday that I was young and ready to start adult-life. And in a way it feels like eons ago, and I wonder where the years have gone. I know I lived them all.

I remember all my hopes and dreams. I remember the plans I made. And suddenly, here I am in the last quarter. How did I get here so fast? Where have the years gone and where did my youth go?

I can recall looking at older people, thinking how long it will take for me to get where they are. That I am still in my youth, that I have many years ahead. At that time I could not even think of being where I am now. And yet, here I am.

My friends are retired, they all have grey hair, they move much slower than they did and when I look at them, I see older people. Some are in a better and some a worse condition than me. But I see the big difference. They are no longer the youthful, carefree, full-of-life friends. Just like me, age shows. And we are now the older people we used to look at and thought it was still a long way off.

I find that these days, taking a shower takes its toll on my breath and energy levels. And an afternoon nap is not just a treat, it's become a necessity. And if I don't, I find myself sleeping in the same chair I started reading or watching television in.

Now I have entered this new season of my life, totally unprepared for the discomfort, aches and pains, loss of energy and strength and ability to do what I could, yet sometimes didn't.

At least I know that, even though I am in the last quarter and I have no idea how long this quarter will be, when my time on earth is over, a new adventure awaits too.

Yes, I do have things I wish I had never done. Yet so thankful for those I did. It is all in a lifetime. And if you are not in the last quarter yet, I want to remind you that it comes faster than you could anticipate.

Do the things you still want to do as soon as possible. Do not procrastinate. Life runs on fast legs. Do today what you can. There is no promise that we will all see the seasons of life. Live for today. For now. Say the words to the ones you love. Often.

Hopefully some will appreciate the things you did for them. And if they don't, it is also okay. Life is truly a gift. Just be happy. It is afterall your choice.

And remember that health is a treasure, not wealth, gold and silver, property or your bank balance. You may think that going out is the best, but believe me ~ coming home is better.

You may forget names and that is okay, because some have already forgotten that they knew you. The things you cared about previously, you may lose interest in. If you fall asleep in vour favourite chair, stay there.

Growing older is wonderful. It is comfortable. It is loaded with memories that you never grow tired of. It is an absolute treasure. Look after yourself.

Author Unknown
Read on FB on 10.30.2023 6:00 p.m.

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"Ríe y Llora" is a song by Celia Cruz. She was a Cuban-American singer, one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.

Ceila became known internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" due to her contributions to Latin music.

It was Celia's final song released July 13, 2003. She recorded it following being sidelined by a brain tumor and before her death on 16 July 2003.

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"Ríe y Llora" was the final song recorded before Celia's death at 77 years old from a brain tumor.

This is the English translation from Spanish:

Sugar!

Some things may be good today, but tomorrow maybe they won't.

That's where the value of every moment is,
that's where the perfect present is.

The chance to keep going, only you know if you hold on to it. Hold on tightly, and never let it go.

Laugh, cry, everyone's time will come any moment. Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest.

Sugar!

Everything is relative, it's not that I remember, it's that I don't forget.

That's what forgiveness is, to remember without pain. Hold on tightly, and never let go.

Laugh, cry, everyone's time will come any moment (will come, will come).

Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest (live your life, enjoy it at its fullest).

Sugar!

Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest (at its fullest).

Laugh, cry, this black girl won't go out of fashion.

Ah, how enjoyable is this, how enjoyable,
how enjoyable is this rhythm.

This black girl won't go out of fashion. This black girl won't go out of fashion.

Laugh, cry. This black girl won't go out of fashion.

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YOU DON'T JUST LOSE SOMEONE ONCE

You lose them over and over, sometimes in the same day.

When the loss, momentarily forgotten, creeps up, and attacks you from behind. Fresh waves of grief as the realization hits home, they are gone. Again.

You don't just lose someone once, you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn, and as you awaken, so does your memory, so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart, they are gone. Again.

Losing someone is a journey, not a one-off. There is no end to the loss, there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat, when it washes over.

Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea, they have a journey ahead of them, and a daily shock to the system each time they realize, they are gone, Again.

You don't just lose someone once, you lose them every day, for a lifetime.

By: Donna Ashworth

"They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." You left too soon. Rest In Peace

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

"In the last Quarter of Life"

A lot of us are in the last quarter of life and I share without politics, religion, race cards. Just gentle thoughts:

You know, time has a way of catching you off-guard about how quickly it travels.

It feels like just yesterday that I was young and ready to start adult-life. And in a way it feels like eons ago, and I wonder where the years have gone. I know I lived them all.

I remember all my hopes and dreams. I remember the plans I made. And suddenly, here I am in the last quarter. How did I get here so fast? Where have the years gone and where did my youth go?

I can recall looking at older people, thinking how long it will take for me to get where they are. That I am still in my youth, that I have many years ahead. At that time I could not even think of being where I am now. And yet, here I am.

My friends are retired, they all have grey hair, they move much slower than they did and when I look at them, I see older people. Some are in a better and some a worse condition than me. But I see the big difference. They are no longer the youthful, carefree, full-of-life friends. Just like me, age shows. And we are now the older people we used to look at and thought it was still a long way off.

I find that these days, taking a shower takes its toll on my breath and energy levels. And an afternoon nap is not just a treat, it's become a necessity. And if I don't, I find myself sleeping in the same chair I started reading or watching television in.

Now I have entered this new season of my life, totally unprepared for the discomfort, aches and pains, loss of energy and strength and ability to do what I could, yet sometimes didn't.

At least I know that, even though I am in the last quarter and I have no idea how long this quarter will be, when my time on earth is over, a new adventure awaits too.

Yes, I do have things I wish I had never done. Yet so thankful for those I did. It is all in a lifetime. And if you are not in the last quarter yet, I want to remind you that it comes faster than you could anticipate.

Do the things you still want to do as soon as possible. Do not procrastinate. Life runs on fast legs. Do today what you can. There is no promise that we will all see the seasons of life. Live for today. For now. Say the words to the ones you love. Often.

Hopefully some will appreciate the things you did for them. And if they don't, it is also okay. Life is truly a gift. Just be happy. It is afterall your choice.

And remember that health is a treasure, not wealth, gold and silver, property or your bank balance. You may think that going out is the best, but believe me ~ coming home is better.

You may forget names and that is okay, because some have already forgotten that they knew you. The things you cared about previously, you may lose interest in. If you fall asleep in vour favourite chair, stay there.

Growing older is wonderful. It is comfortable. It is loaded with memories that you never grow tired of. It is an absolute treasure. Look after yourself.

Author Unknown
Read on FB on 10.30.2023 6:00 p.m.

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

"Ríe y Llora" is a song by Celia Cruz. She was a Cuban-American singer, one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.

Ceila became known internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" due to her contributions to Latin music.

It was Celia's final song released July 13, 2003. She recorded it following being sidelined by a brain tumor and before her death on 16 July 2003.

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

"Ríe y Llora" was the final song recorded before Celia's death at 77 years old from a brain tumor.

This is the English translation from Spanish:

Sugar!

Some things may be good today, but tomorrow maybe they won't.

That's where the value of every moment is,
that's where the perfect present is.

The chance to keep going, only you know if you hold on to it. Hold on tightly, and never let it go.

Laugh, cry, everyone's time will come any moment. Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest.

Sugar!

Everything is relative, it's not that I remember, it's that I don't forget.

That's what forgiveness is, to remember without pain. Hold on tightly, and never let go.

Laugh, cry, everyone's time will come any moment (will come, will come).

Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest (live your life, enjoy it at its fullest).

Sugar!

Laugh, cry, live your life and enjoy it at its fullest (at its fullest).

Laugh, cry, this black girl won't go out of fashion.

Ah, how enjoyable is this, how enjoyable,
how enjoyable is this rhythm.

This black girl won't go out of fashion. This black girl won't go out of fashion.

Laugh, cry. This black girl won't go out of fashion.

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

YOU DON'T JUST LOSE SOMEONE ONCE

You lose them over and over, sometimes in the same day.

When the loss, momentarily forgotten, creeps up, and attacks you from behind. Fresh waves of grief as the realization hits home, they are gone. Again.

You don't just lose someone once, you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn, and as you awaken, so does your memory, so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart, they are gone. Again.

Losing someone is a journey, not a one-off. There is no end to the loss, there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat, when it washes over.

Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea, they have a journey ahead of them, and a daily shock to the system each time they realize, they are gone, Again.

You don't just lose someone once, you lose them every day, for a lifetime.

By: Donna Ashworth