What I Look Forward to As I Age by Lynn Lovegreen

 I am “a woman of a certain age,” as my grandmother used to say. I’ve been happily married for more than thirty years, have a wonderful adult daughter and son-in-law, and an adorable grandchild. I consider myself truly fortunate to have all of those and other wonderful people in my life. And I am lucky enough to have a decent retirement so I can spend my time on writing, volunteering, and whatever else I choose. At this point, there isn’t much I look forward to that I don’t have at present.

 

Eventually, my life will slow down as my body ages, and I’ll be less willing or able to travel or leave the house as much. Then my world will be more restricted to family, friends, and books. I can’t say I’m looking forward to that restriction. But I am confident that there will be rewards in my elderly life. I’ve seen my parents look around the room at family gatherings, proud that they helped my generation and the next ones flourish. Someday, it might be my turn.

 

If I’m lucky, I’ll see my family grow and change over time. I’ll watch my grandchild grow up, and have fun introducing them to some of the things I loved over the years. I’ll see my daughter age and possibly become a grandmother herself. I hope to lend support to her and other relatives for many years down the road. There might be more additions to the family, too. I might have the privilege of being a matriarch of a large clan, who knows?

 

I look forward to experiencing life as an elder. If love is all you need, then inter-generational love is as precious as it gets. That’s something to cherish.

 

May your life be as rich and rewarding as your greatest hopes and dreams. Best wishes!

Lynn Lovegreen has lived in Alaska for most of her life. After twenty years in the classroom, she retired to make more time for writing. She enjoys her friends and family, reading, and volunteering for her local library. Her young adult historical romance is set in Alaska, a great place for drama, romance, and independent characters. See her website at www.lynnlovegreen.com.