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37. I quit NYE '93 in solidarity with Jerry.

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As we age, we tend to lose people. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 21 OP

I hope you get the gift of good health for Christmas! surfered Dec 21 #1

And to you, surfered. I wish you good health too. LuckyCharms Dec 21 #3

I quit smoking at 40. If I hadn't , I'd be dead now surfered Dec 21 #9

I quit smoking and drinking on the same day about 13 years ago... LuckyCharms Dec 21 #10

I quit NYE '93 in solidarity with Jerry. quaint Dec 22 #37

I saw your response a little late, and I wanted to respond... LuckyCharms Dec 23 #53

Health is like the "1" in 1 million dollars. Take it away and all you have is zeros.. I'm at the stage of my life mitch96 Dec 22 #49

I am 85 yrs old and have out lived 3 husbands and two children and at times it is hard Stargazer99 Dec 21 #2

How is your relationship with your children? LuckyCharms Dec 21 #4

My 2 girls are gone but relationship with 2 grandchildren is excellent Stargazer99 Dec 21 #5

That's the thing...it seems that people we were very close to when younger, even family, kind of LuckyCharms Dec 21 #7

Thanks for this dear LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 21 #6

I think a lot of us need it! LuckyCharms Dec 21 #8

A very lovely and heartfelt post Lucky. Boomerproud Dec 21 #11

Thank you Lucky. I have feeling very down about a number of family situations. Your post made me think it is time for me debm55 Dec 21 #12

Yes, it is, deb. electric_blue68 Dec 22 #26

This is so very kind - TBF Dec 21 #13

A thoughtful, important post. Thanks much. With age many people lose touch with appalachiablue Dec 21 #14

Spot on! KnR. n/t iluvtennis Dec 21 #15

That's beautiful. Thank you. Scrivener7 Dec 21 #16

This has impact beyond what one may think.... sprinkleeninow Dec 21 #17

You never know! electric_blue68 Dec 22 #27

Merry Christmas everyone LilElf70 Dec 21 #18

Merry Christmas, LilElf70 Grim Chieftain Dec 21 #23

Scary! Congrats on 10 years! electric_blue68 Dec 22 #28

You are so correct Tree Lady Dec 21 #19

Thank you, Lucky! What a poignant, beautiful message! Like surfered, I'm wishing you good health for Christmas. highplainsdem Dec 21 #20

Right back at ya! Wishing you peace. Joinfortmill Dec 21 #21

Thank you, LuckyCharms, for your wise words. MIButterfly Dec 21 #22

Such wisdom, Lucky. hamsterjill Dec 21 #24

Thanks for writing this and reminding us all what's really important ... our loved ones! AZJonnie Dec 22 #25

TY, and blessings of health and safely, Lucky. electric_blue68 Dec 22 #29

Great OP malaise Dec 22 #30

140th k7r Niagara Dec 22 #31

Just got back from our family Christmas... MiHale Dec 22 #32

may you be touched by the angels onethatcares Dec 22 #33

And, to you as well, wonderful LuckyCharms! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 22 #34

Thank you for your wonderful post LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK Dec 22 #35

Simply because we are born here, simply because we exist, we belong ❤️🧡💛🩵💚💙💜 Clouds Passing Dec 22 #36

Such a good and thoughtful post, my friend! calimary Dec 22 #38

i tend to be the one to call. mom said it takes 2 to tango and the person on the other end can just as easly pick up AllaN01Bear Dec 22 #39

Thanks, LuckyCharms SuperCGB Dec 22 #40

Beautiful flamingdem Dec 22 #41

Merry Merry Christmas ms.pamela Dec 22 #42

That's very sweet. 1WorldHope Dec 22 #43

My parents have passed several years ago, my sister no longer talks to me and has poisoned the remaining kimbutgar Dec 22 #44

Happy Xmas to you too, LC! EuterpeThelo Dec 22 #45

God bless us, everyone BaronChocula Dec 22 #46

And the best to you, Lucky Charms! HeartsCanHope Dec 22 #47

Yes, I agree w/ you. Don't wait until Xmas to give a gift to your friend or whomever. Enjoy life, go out and have a SWBTATTReg Dec 22 #48

You are a beautiful person, LuckyCharms Alice Kramden Dec 22 #50

When you get to be our age....,. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 22 #51

Lucky that is some sage advice. Thank you. bronxiteforever Dec 22 #52