Joe,
You've done a great job describing a dilemma we all face with age. Namely, the choices made when we were younger don't always translate with age. Some are easier than others to describe and deal with. Like bow weight. Most of us probably shot bows in our 30's and 40's that are ten pounds heavier than we like to shoot in our 60's.
I lived on a small farm in Indiana for almost 20 years. Hunting out the back door was great whether looking for deer, turkey or mushrooms. But I began to see the impact on me of taking care of the whole place had changed. At first, it was a delightful challenge to clear the long drive. Or dress the trees nature would take down each year. But as I got into my 60's these tasks began to feel more like chores and I recognized at some point, I would resent the challenges and, at some point, not be able to do them. So downsizing and moving closer to a metropolitan area became the better choice.
I hated to leave. But now we've been in our new home for a year and I can see it was a good choice.
Topic: Saying Goodbye Today (Read 910 times)
