Imagine finding out suddenly that you are 1 inch shorter! During a recent bone density scan I was told I am 5 feet, 4 and a half inches tall instead of my normal 5 and 3/4. I have to say I was taken by surprise and not at all happy. According to the tech. shrinking is a normal part of aging, which I was aware of. I just wanted expecting it to happen so soon. It can come as a bit of a shock when the process of aging creeps up quicker than expected. A combination of health issues and increasing physical limitations have continued to compound over the past year. Age is becoming more than just a number and I do have some fear as to what the future holds.
Now, I could dwell on the aging process that my body is experiencing or I can look on the past year with gratitude. Gratitude for placing these issues in front of me while I have the ability to recognize what is happening and make adjustments to how I live my life and how well I take care of my body. I need to take some control and learn what my current body is capable of, strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and learn when and how to push the limits. Quality of life as I age is important to me and I don't intend to sit around and hope for the best.
Namaste
Michele Ward
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