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Post by observer Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:23 pm

Recently, I turned 70. I am probably in as good a health as most 70 year olds.

My son came to me today with a wish that he's been harbouring for a little bit of time to tell me how important I am to him. We are not normally a "gushy" family, so these are words not easily spoken. So, he was uncomfortable bringing up the topic, but said that he wanted me to know how important I was to his life. He didn't want something to happen to me - and have to regret that he'd never told me - IN WORDS - what I'd meant to him.

I KNEW it, of course - but how wonderful to hear the words.

A reminder to all of us - TELL them while you can!
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Post by kishgo Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:39 pm

Happy Belated Birthday Observer! Hope you are handling the milestone well. Some do and some don't, not that there's much choice! LOL
I think your son gave you the greatest gift of all. Lucky you!
Glad to see you back online with us again too. I've missed your words of wisdom.
Have a great evening!
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Post by observer Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:42 pm

"Words of Wisdom" - isn't that a nice accolade???? LOL
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Post by kishgo Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:42 pm

LOL Better than 'experienced'!
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Post by retired2 Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:00 pm

Welcome back and happy birthday
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Post by observer Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:24 pm

Thanks for the b'day wishes. Very happy to be able to receive them! LOL
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Post by gale force Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:27 am

You have to enjoy the birthdays. Hope yours was a happy, fulfilling one.
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Post by growler Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:39 am

happpeeeee b-day ob !
hope it was gr8 and not quite as good as the next one will be !
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Post by retired2 Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:47 pm

don't forget to convert your RSP's to Riff's.
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Post by kishgo Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:20 pm

I think they have to be transferred by your 71st birthday.
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Post by retired2 Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:48 pm

Yes she has the rest of the year to do it. Just a gentle reminder as people of that age tend to forget. I can say that till next year. Very Happy
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Post by observer Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:58 pm

retired2 wrote:Yes she has the rest of the year to do it. Just a gentle reminder as people of that age tend to forget. I can say that till next year. Very Happy


"of that age". Sweet, retired!
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Post by Rustee Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:36 am

Don't worry about the number Observer ... it is just that ... a number. You are only as old as you feel.

In my case, I feel about 20 years older than my age!!! A Gentle Reminder 1601752442
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Post by observer Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:19 pm

Rustee wrote:Don't worry about the number Observer ... it is just that ... a number. You are only as old as you feel.

In my case, I feel about 20 years older than my age!!! A Gentle Reminder 1601752442
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Post by Cuttin Bait Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:50 pm

Just rermember being on the right side of the Terra Ferma , even on a bad day is a GOOD thing lol!
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