Golden Lucy's Spiral Journal

Going on 87...Savoring and Surviving the Senior Years

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Lucy in Her New Digs

Like the Phoenix, Lucy has risen once again. I'm embarrassed and contrite about my posting absence however I've never left the community. It's taken a month for my "Big Change" but I'm keeping up with all of you.
My last post indicated a big change for me. Well, it's a done deal---which almost done me in as well! I've moved---I'm in my own place now. I love it. I sleep better; the floor is spotless; there's no barking dogs or invading relations. And yet I wait each day for my family to come and see how happy I am. If they don't come then I'm unhappy----As my grandkiddies say, go figure.

Jack and Carole are moving back to their mountaintop aerie in Manitou. There's a corkscrew road and a 14 stone-step climb to the house. It's gorgeous---overlooking both Pike's Peak and the Garden of the Gods. However, if I croak on the way up---who the hell cares? Nope. That's not for me. At least not today.

The deal is that when I can no longer drive and must move into my preprepared "retirement suite" in the hilltop house, my kids will take me anyplace I want to go. But it's most certainly not at the moment. I hate the thought of that. I think that's because I'm terrified my mind will last longer than my body---even though my old bod is doing very well considering my age. However the possibility or GD forbid the probability of such a thing is really terrifying. (At least for the moment.)

I'm on the Net several hours a day. I read about the truly heart-wrenching situations many Baby boomers are in: parents with no financial resources; parents with degrading mental and emotional resources---a polite way for saying, "My Ma/Pa is are losing their marbles." Thank GD I'm quite certain I don't fit into those categories. But this is today and I could have a stroke tonight!

In any case, here I am in my beautiful new apartment in a wonderful seniors-only building. It's completely perfect for me now. My kids come to see me at least once a day and live 10 minutes away. Please believe me. I'm not complaining; I'm sooooo very grateful. I just want to share the frustration I feel about "needing" somebody. I worked for years to make sure nobody had to take care of me. When you've felt completely competent and independent for 60 plus years it's a shock to find you must depend on others---and that they will often do what they damn well want. How dare they! (You do realize that's joke....)

OK. Lucy is over her existential rant. She's happy but she had the flu during the move ---Bleeeccchhh. But now the move is over and I'll be back to my old---and I do mean OLD self next week. I love you all---And this is truly what it's like to get old---when you are lucky and blessed. And I'm off to my library meeting tomorrow.

28 Comments:

  • At 3:46 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    A new place for an almost new Lucy! Wonderful. I'll be looking for more of your adventures in LucyLand.
    Lots of love

     
  • At 8:28 PM, Blogger kenju said…

    I'll be looking too, Lucy! I've missed you and I am glad to know that you're back and well.

     
  • At 9:39 PM, Blogger Joy Des Jardins said…

    I'm happy, happy, happy for you Lucy. It's perfect for a beautiful lady like yourelf...perfect. Kids nearby...but still doing your own thing. Congratulations for it all working out. You sound great...spunky, as ever....and funny...beautifully funny. Much love coming your way....

     
  • At 6:34 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Good to see you happy and posting, Lucy! I'm keeping a good thought for you that you will enjoy many more years in good health and happiness.

     
  • At 12:10 PM, Blogger Chancy said…

    Well, what a relief Lucy. I have been visiting your blog and when I found "no Lucy" for so many weeks I was concerned and slighty pissed too. You can at least log on and say "I'm OK"

    Don't make me come up there to get after you...;)

    ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))

     
  • At 7:00 PM, Blogger Rain Trueax said…

    What an exciting thing for you to do. I like hearing about this as it encourages me that as I get older, which is coming sooner than I had originally expected, that I won't be afraid of change either. Congratulations on your willingness to take on new challenges.

     
  • At 7:53 PM, Blogger millie garfield said…

    Lucy, that's good news!! Sounds good to me - you have your own space, the kids are near by and you are in a senior building where things HAPPEN!

    I'll be looking in on you, want to see what you get involved with in your new digs.

    Wishing you good luck, good health and good times!! ;-)

     
  • At 12:18 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Enjoy your new digs. It's so nice that you're so close to family. Even if you don't see them every day, they're nearby when you need them.

    Here's to your continuing good health!

    Cas

     
  • At 6:36 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lucy, it is a big move and you sound very happy. I do hope it is the right choice for you. I really think you will enjoy your apartment and that your neighbors will soon become your close friends.

     
  • At 9:10 AM, Blogger Miss Cellania said…

    I'm glad you like the place! Moving in is one exhausting adventure. When you get caught up, tell us all about it, what it looks like, your neighbors, etc.

     
  • At 11:29 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Your new place sounds lovely, Lucy. I so enjoy reading your posts and am pleased to hear that you are doing so well. My mom lives in a "seniors apartment" and is busier than she has ever been. And having family close.. well that is important no matter what your age.

     
  • At 5:48 AM, Blogger Maya's Granny said…

    How good to check in and see you're back and all right. How nice that you've found digs so close to your family.

     
  • At 1:16 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    And "by the bye"--- The newly recovered chairs look "Mahvelous!" Lucy you really have that apt. looking spectacular!! Take a few pics so everyone can see what a great decorator you are! loveya-

     
  • At 2:58 AM, Blogger OldLady Of The Hills said…

    Congratulations Dear Lucy! A new adventure! Good for you.
    You alwats make me laugh out loud!
    "If I croak on the way up, who cares...?" You are a riot!

    Much good luck in this new place, dear Lucy...I bet having this place all to yourself is a true Machiah,,,(Probably not spelled right, I know....lol)

     
  • At 12:15 AM, Blogger joared said…

    Congrats on your move, Lucy. Am just getting out and about in the blogosphere a bit more myself, so haven't known what you've been up to.

    Gotta tell you, that I think that ole "dependence" is the primary issue for most elders I've encountered in the last thirty-plus years; an important one to me, too. Sounds like you have a good arrangement.

     
  • At 10:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    You have been one busy lady Lucy. I don't visit for a while and you have made some giant strides in your life. Glad you like the new digs. We could use some pictures of the place.

     
  • At 7:52 AM, Blogger Sky said…

    hi lucy,

    long time no see. i have been in and out of blogland but finally got reconnected and actually got a post up. i couldn't post on blogger for a year if i wanted to include any photos!

    so good to see you are doing well and that you now have your own place. guess you can have the gentlemen friends overnight now, huh?! ;-)

    sending you wishes for happiness and health to keep you perking in your new home!

     
  • At 7:40 PM, Blogger Suzann said…

    Lucy, so wonderful to hear how well you are doing. Congratulations on your new home. Looking forward to visiting often. Hugs and more hugs.

     
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