The crazy thing, is that I am now as old as my parents were when Lucas was born. Maybe it is because of my mobility issues but I certainly feel my age now that I am over the hill.
I hate getting older not because it bothers me personally to get older, but because my parents are getting older right along with me and I know that they won't be around forever. It just gives me more incentive to take advantage of every day that I have with them.
Eliana is now 4 years old and growing like a weed. She is learning new things every day and getting more and more of her own personality with her own likes and dislikes. My daughter is becoming a great person and I am very proud of her. I only hope that she leaves this world (long after me) better than she found it it. She is my legacy that I hope will long outlive me.
I have no idea how much longer that I have left on this earth. Hopefully, a long time, but even if I die tomorrow, I will be happy with my life despite my health struggles. I am truly a lucky guy and I have amazingly supportive family and friends. I wouldn't change anything even if I could.
I am truly getting old. It is not only the gray hair coming in on my head and beard. Or the fact that I have outlived everyone in the twenty seven club by thirteen years and counting. It isn't the fact that I will be as old as my parents were when Lucas was born. It is the fact that my first students in Thailand are now twenty years old! I hope to have many more happy years left but I will continue to get older.
I love each and every one of you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to continuing my recovery in 2025.
Til next time, Tyler
Tyler - you young whippersnapper. From my perspective old is when you see your daughter turns 50!
ReplyDeleteI know you feel old, but in my eyes, you are still my little boy. We love you so much and are thankful for all the time we get to spend together.
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