Thinking Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 This is an interesting article on the subject of "when to die": Why I Hope to Die at 75 While the author makes some good points, my desire is to live as long as possible. Why? I am a grandfather and I get joy out of watching my grandson grow up. If all I can do is watch after I turn 75, that will be enough for me. 4
Rivers Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 While the author makes some good points, my desire is to live as long as possible. Why? I am a grandfather and I get joy out of watching my grandson grow up. If all I can do is watch after I turn 75, that will be enough for me.That's a good point too. Good thing I have lots of time before I have to worry about those sorts of decisions.
Tacenda Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Haven't paid attention much to Elder Perry, but learning what a wonderful man he was with all the stories shared on FB or listening to his son talking about his father and tearing up throughout. Someone on FB shared a story about Elder Perry. Whenever he had to be filmed for anything, the makeup artist would try to put makeup on him like powder. He wouldn't let them do it, he told them, "Marines don't wear makeup!". Edited June 1, 2015 by Tacenda 3
Gray Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 While the author makes some good points, my desire is to live as long as possible. Why? I am a grandfather and I get joy out of watching my grandson grow up. If all I can do is watch after I turn 75, that will be enough for me. Agreed. When I was younger I would have been fine dying a bit younger, but now that I'm a parent I want to be around as long as possible to see my kid grow up, get married, have kids, etc. 1
bluebell Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 While the author makes some good points, my desire is to live as long as possible. Why? I am a grandfather and I get joy out of watching my grandson grow up. If all I can do is watch after I turn 75, that will be enough for me. Always important to remember that your grandchildren would probably still very much want you to be around after you turned 75. Our lives matter to more than just us!
The Nehor Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 This is an interesting article on the subject of "when to die": Why I Hope to Die at 75 I intend to take up risky behaviors in my 70s. It always seemed odd to me that people in their teens and 20s drive like maniacs and mess with extreme activities while older people are know for a conscious continuous regard for their own safety and longevity. Seems like it should be reversed. I will probably do something similar as I grow older barring any medical advances making old age less of a burden. The Spirit World is nicer then here in any case....unless you go to hell but if I am going there I might as well start burning for my sins sooner rather then later and get it over with.
Duncan Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I intend to take up risky behaviors in my 70s. It always seemed odd to me that people in their teens and 20s drive like maniacs and mess with extreme activities while older people are know for a conscious continuous regard for their own safety and longevity. Seems like it should be reversed. I will probably do something similar as I grow older barring any medical advances making old age less of a burden. The Spirit World is nicer then here in any case....unless you go to hell but if I am going there I might as well start burning for my sins sooner rather then later and get it over with. true, my dad is in his 80's and eats pizza and KFC, my grandma lived until she was 95 and drank pepsi and ate pizza as well-they both figure they've lived this long may as well enjoy their declining years. To paraphrase a saying I heard years ago, "we hate babylon but we love their fried chicken!"
The Nehor Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 true, my dad is in his 80's and eats pizza and KFC, my grandma lived until she was 95 and drank pepsi and ate pizza as well-they both figure they've lived this long may as well enjoy their declining years. To paraphrase a saying I heard years ago, "we hate babylon but we love their fried chicken!"I do not think I will take that route. While an unhealthy diet and a growing waistline do contribute to a shorter life in my experience they also reduce current quality of life quite a bit. 1
Stargazer Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 That is the ultimate test of ones faith. My wife made such a decision. When complications from her diabetes and other problems got to a certain point she refused further hospitalization. At that point we enlisted hospice care and took care of her as best we could. It was not easy but we knew it was what she wanted. One especially bad day I ask her if she wanted to go to the hospital and was rewarded with one of her famous scathing looks. Indeed! Famous enough that my wife may have taken lessons from her, because I have gotten some scathing looks from time to time. I got one tonight in fact!
Avatar4321 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I intend to take up risky behaviors in my 70s. It always seemed odd to me that people in their teens and 20s drive like maniacs and mess with extreme activities while older people are know for a conscious continuous regard for their own safety and longevity. Seems like it should be reversed. I will probably do something similar as I grow older barring any medical advances making old age less of a burden. The Spirit World is nicer then here in any case....unless you go to hell but if I am going there I might as well start burning for my sins sooner rather then later and get it over with.It could be that the people inclined to take risks like that end up dying younger
Duncan Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I do not think I will take that route. While an unhealthy diet and a growing waistline do contribute to a shorter life in my experience they also reduce current quality of life quite a bit. aha! Both of those individuals defy things but not everyone does that
The Nehor Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 It could be that the people inclined to take risks like that end up dying youngerIf living risky as a teenager often resulted in death the human species would have died out long enough or at least culled the risky behavior genes for the pool. It has done neither.
Avatar4321 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 If living risky as a teenager often resulted in death the human species would have died out long enough or at least culled the risky behavior genes for the pool. It has done neither.Not really. Since risky teens would also be much more likely to engage in risky activities that create babies.
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