Recently, I have been fortunate to become friends with a woman, a senior, who is lithe and has a zest for life. She has a dark tan contrasted with white hair and her creped skin appears taut and defined. She is comfortable within her body and herself and embraces each day with an adventurous spirit.
How I would love to be like her when I am 89!
I met her about 4 years ago while were both taking Chi Gong at Emeritus College.
As our lives move on, it becomes difficult to keep everything on track approaching the final station. Inge Rekenye's grace, dignity and exuberance in life should be examples for us all.
Fear of the unknown often distances one’s desire to learn. My friendship with this woman has whetted my appetite about the aging process and the opportunities that accompany it. Becoming familiar with someone else's life story enhances one’s appreciation of the passage of time since it encourages reflection of your own continuing journey.
This “free spirit” is documented by my imagery. I hope to mirror her attitude both physically and mentally, as she and I travel down this inevitable path of aging.
