The Last Part of Our Journey

October 18th was the Martian’s 75th birthday. We had a wonderful party and 6 of our 7 children and 3 grandchildren were there. Also our closest friends. He is a high school teacher  who started his teaching career at age 70. His age, 75, is not what I expected and I can’t prove it but I wouldn’t be surprised if some of his youthfulness could be attributed to the happiness  and passion we experience in our  relationship

So why all the intrigue? What entered our relationship today? Well, nothing but acknowledgment by both of us that mortality is part of our relationship now. I guess it’s always true. It’s really part of everyone’s life but being age 66 (me) and 75 (him) it’s good to let ourselves know it. Yes, our skin isn’t what it used to be, other things have changed  as well. Yes, if you are curious, sex is different but still wonderful.

Life is a school and when class is over you leave this body. Rather than deny the fact of mortality or push it away, I would rather open my eyes and wake up to the process of aging  so my experience of life is as deep and rich and full and honest as it can be. I love the process of unfolding more about myself be it my young or old self.

Acknowledging and even embracing things you can’t change sounds like an Abraham  technique Whatever it is, we acknowledged mortality’s presence and we will set out to make it our friend. As it walks along  with us. Will keep you posted.