Ron's Birthday

Today is Ron’s birthday. He is 71 years old, an age I admit sounds old to me. Heck, 68 sounded old, which is the age he was when we met. His age was something that almost kept us apart. I sat on his introductory email (we met through Yahoo.com personals) for a couple of days before deciding that while 12 years difference is a lot, age can have little to do with one’s longevity, interests in life, activity level and overall enjoyment of being alive. After all, Lee died when he was 54. Patrick died when he was 56. I can’t wrap my mind around the idea that if I had remained married to Patrick for just four more years, I would have been a widow at the age of 55.

I wouldn’t change one thing of the past two years. Ron’s getting older, and so am I. Ron’s health has deteriorated just slightly, and so has mine. With what I know about life, even with the age difference and Ron’s health issues, I would not put money on me outliving him.

With no effort at all, I can imagine me living in the apartment I left when I moved here to marry Ron. I liked the apartment. I liked my life. I was happy and content. But I am happier and a better person for meeting and marrying Ron.

I got him a new printer to replace the one that broke last month. As soon as I finish up the hallway, I’ll hook it up for him. A little bit later this afternoon I have to put together the three lasagnas I’m baking here and bring to Elsie’s for dinner. I love lasagna!!!

Today’s weather: It’s a brighter shade of gray out there, which isn’t saying much. ::sigh:: It’s also cold. I think the temp is pushing 50, but again, it’s a damp, raw cold, without the rain.

Life changes – Life sure goes by quickly as the percentage each day is of being alive is smaller and smaller the longer we are alive.