Questions for the mature older members...

I feel like I 'm 30. in my heart, I'm turning 57 tomorrow,

regarding bones, can I ask over 50s if they experience much broken or fractured bones.
Lots of oldies seem to lose their balance and fall over and they can get hurt really badly.

My faith and dependency on our Lord, challenges me to keep doing something!

Ahhh good question.... 😅 I am close to 50 lol I am 45, at my age no pains yet. I am still flexible and quite strong physically, compared to some of my friends same age as me....most of them have pains here and there lol I can still run,walk go up and down easy and not run out of breath...


I don't want to romanticize old age because even if I am still physically strong I can feel it already...you can easily break your bones by carrying heavy things....and healing takes time unlike when u were younger

Your circle of friends is getting smaller and smaller.... and I notice even at church they will going to have youth camps but no old camps 😅 you see 😂

So,No life doesn't begin at 50 but you can live differently so that you can still enjoy and experience life to the fullest at 50 ☺️

Does life begin after 50?
What is there to look forward to when you cross the mid century mark?
While I know this could turn into a You know youre old when you... type of thread I am genuinely curious as to whether the senior members here are living their best life?
Do you think you are still young at heart?

NO aches and pains, no meds no vitamins, some stretching just eat right and lots of water, and GOD,

and pizza😀!

Hi
Im 65 this year. Ive been saved 43 years. The following is my experience.
I notice that I changed every 10 years since my 20s. A cousin of mine said that You wont get your head on straight till after 30. That was true for me. At 32 I had better understanding and was looking to the future. I still had a lot of energy and a positive attitude, but I worried about certain things.
I can remember what those things were.
In my 30s my cousin (15 years older than me) said "In your 40s you dont worry about or think about the things you did in your 30s. It was true for me.
In my 40s I was more financially healthy with different Hobbies. New Harley. I felt good about how hard I studied in college and It paid off. I was living the American Dream.
Then my 50s came. Very different
In my 50s I thought more about the time I had left and was focused on making it to My Retirement. I have a very good retirement annuity. I began to notice that people didnt look at my face like when I was younger. I wondered what was going on, was it my imagination? Then I was in a store one day. there was a woman in her 30s with a young boy. He was not causing any trouble and I was just walking down the Isle. She looked at me and said to her son something to the effect of get out of the elderly Gentlemans way. I was shocked. Even the condescending tone felt bad. Thats when I knew, I was "OLD". I never had much self Image, never thought about that or cared. It was then that I knew I was different and noticed that I was being treated differently by Younger people. Treated with a noticeable distain. But I shrugged it off. I was getting to the rewarding phase of my life. Retirement. Then older relatives and friends were passing away. I noticed that younger people in my extended Family were looking to me for direction and Guidance, Younger Christians also. I felt a solid Honor of the Torch being passed and a new Duty to teach the generation after me. I doubled down on witnessing and saving souls. I studied the Bible deeper and spent more time with the younger people. I invested in Discipling. It is exhausting, God Blessed me Greatly. Now at 64, I am spent. I had to retire. God spoke to my heart and said that I owe Him a lot of sabbaths. So in order to rest and not be Married to Ministry, I sold everything I have, except my Wonderful Home. Its on the market and its getting a lot of attention. 6 months ago(my wife has been gone 3 years) I looked around at all my possessions pictures and mementos. I have no children. There is no one to leave all this to. It would be a mess to settle my estate. I hate what happens to people when wealth is passed down. Sooo. I had been praying for these 3 years. Its hard having been married for over 32 years and now alone. I needed to start over and that was my answer to prayer. Im cashing in very soon all I have will fit in two suitcases and a Backpack. God opened a door in the Mountains of Thailand. Im converting all my assets into Thai Bhat. I met a Widow who has an Organic farm there. She invited me into her Family.
So....al I know about growing older is that it seemed to me that every ten years changes came and I adapted. But beyond 56 I began to lose people and that was hard. It still is and God is still Gracious. Faith means a lot more now. Ive never been afraid of Dying. Even when I wasnt saved, I was a Marine. After knowing Jesus I welcome Heaven, but I dont want to leave anyone behind.
I have a new beginning. Revival broke out in Chiang Mai Thailand, I didnt know about it. A young Thai Couple started a church its over 4000 people. The revival is spreading South. The King of Thailand is encouraging Christian Churches to spread their Christian Morales.2300 years of Buddhism and 9 year old boys Fight Professionally, trafficked by parents. Lady Boys Trafficked by Parents on the city streets in the South, Young Girls too. The Government of Thailand wants to spread Christian Morals, because its working in the North. I think that the older I got the less things meant in my life here in the US. Wealth, Hot Rods, Harleys, Hunting, Nice Homes, because the people who were there when I built my life are not here to share it with.
So I think the Lesson in my life is, that when I am willing to let go of everything, even when I worked hard for it and deserve it. God will bless me and take me to a higher level.
My Christian Friends are not surprised by what Im doing. The see God in it. Old Friends back from the Mission Fields of Viet Nam and the PI are confirming this is Gods will for me.
Its looks like I will be establishing a Mission Station is Wiang Sa. I will be contacting the Church in Chiang Mai when I get there, I have an Interpreter her family is well respected in Nan Province. I have all the Funding needed already. At 63, the Lowest point in my life, I had no Idea what God was doing. I expect this to be The Greatest Years of my Life in Christ. Just when I thought it was over. Everyone who knows me is Stunned. When Jesus directs a Human life over its years, He just gets Bigger. Thats what to expect after 50. Go All In.

Hi
Im 65 this year. Ive been saved 43 years. The following is my experience.
I notice that I changed every 10 years since my 20s. A cousin of mine said that You wont get your head on straight till after 30. That was true for me. At 32 I had better understanding and was looking to the future. I still had a lot of energy and a positive attitude, but I worried about certain things.
I can remember what those things were.
In my 30s my cousin (15 years older than me) said "In your 40s you dont worry about or think about the things you did in your 30s. It was true for me.
In my 40s I was more financially healthy with different Hobbies. New Harley. I felt good about how hard I studied in college and It paid off. I was living the American Dream.
Then my 50s came. Very different
In my 50s I thought more about the time I had left and was focused on making it to My Retirement. I have a very good retirement annuity. I began to notice that people didnt look at my face like when I was younger. I wondered what was going on, was it my imagination? Then I was in a store one day. there was a woman in her 30s with a young boy. He was not causing any trouble and I was just walking down the Isle. She looked at me and said to her son something to the effect of get out of the elderly Gentlemans way. I was shocked. Even the condescending tone felt bad. Thats when I knew, I was "OLD". I never had much self Image, never thought about that or cared. It was then that I knew I was different and noticed that I was being treated differently by Younger people. Treated with a noticeable distain. But I shrugged it off. I was getting to the rewarding phase of my life. Retirement. Then older relatives and friends were passing away. I noticed that younger people in my extended Family were looking to me for direction and Guidance, Younger Christians also. I felt a solid Honor of the Torch being passed and a new Duty to teach the generation after me. I doubled down on witnessing and saving souls. I studied the Bible deeper and spent more time with the younger people. I invested in Discipling. It is exhausting, God Blessed me Greatly. Now at 64, I am spent. I had to retire. God spoke to my heart and said that I owe Him a lot of sabbaths. So in order to rest and not be Married to Ministry, I sold everything I have, except my Wonderful Home. Its on the market and its getting a lot of attention. 6 months ago(my wife has been gone 3 years) I looked around at all my possessions pictures and mementos. I have no children. There is no one to leave all this to. It would be a mess to settle my estate. I hate what happens to people when wealth is passed down. Sooo. I had been praying for these 3 years. Its hard having been married for over 32 years and now alone. I needed to start over and that was my answer to prayer. Im cashing in very soon all I have will fit in two suitcases and a Backpack. God opened a door in the Mountains of Thailand. Im converting all my assets into Thai Bhat. I met a Widow who has an Organic farm there. She invited me into her Family.
So....al I know about growing older is that it seemed to me that every ten years changes came and I adapted. But beyond 56 I began to lose people and that was hard. It still is and God is still Gracious. Faith means a lot more now. Ive never been afraid of Dying. Even when I wasnt saved, I was a Marine. After knowing Jesus I welcome Heaven, but I dont want to leave anyone behind.
I have a new beginning. Revival broke out in Chiang Mai Thailand, I didnt know about it. A young Thai Couple started a church its over 4000 people. The revival is spreading South. The King of Thailand is encouraging Christian Churches to spread their Christian Morales.2300 years of Buddhism and 9 year old boys Fight Professionally, trafficked by parents. Lady Boys Trafficked by Parents on the city streets in the South, Young Girls too. The Government of Thailand wants to spread Christian Morals, because its working in the North. I think that the older I got the less things meant in my life here in the US. Wealth, Hot Rods, Harleys, Hunting, Nice Homes, because the people who were there when I built my life are not here to share it with.
So I think the Lesson in my life is, that when I am willing to let go of everything, even when I worked hard for it and deserve it. God will bless me and take me to a higher level.
My Christian Friends are not surprised by what Im doing. The see God in it. Old Friends back from the Mission Fields of Viet Nam and the PI are confirming this is Gods will for me.
Its looks like I will be establishing a Mission Station is Wiang Sa. I will be contacting the Church in Chiang Mai when I get there, I have an Interpreter her family is well respected in Nan Province. I have all the Funding needed already. At 63, the Lowest point in my life, I had no Idea what God was doing. I expect this to be The Greatest Years of my Life in Christ. Just when I thought it was over. Everyone who knows me is Stunned. When Jesus directs a Human life over its years, He just gets Bigger. Thats what to expect after 50. Go All In.

Does life begin after 50?
What is there to look forward to when you cross the mid century mark?
While I know this could turn into a You know youre old when you... type of thread I am genuinely curious as to whether the senior members here are living their best life?
Do you think you are still young at heart?

I am 63, never been sick a single day in my life and am physically fit. Your physical and mental age a relevant to the amount of exercise you did when younger. Overeating is a common way to age with aches and pains. Simply walking as much as possible will keep the pounds off and aclvert many illnesses. Of course I can't preform like a 30-year old, but exercise is the key to a healthy golden age.

and pizza😀!

I am 63, never been sick a single day in my life and am physically fit. Your physical and mental age a relevant to the amount of exercise you did when younger. Overeating is a common way to age with aches and pains. Simply walking as much as possible will keep the pounds off and aclvert many illnesses. Of course I can't preform like a 30-year old, but exercise is the key to a healthy golden age.

I am in my 60’s and I can tell you, I still have a lot of living to do and plenty of “firsts” to look forward to. Within the last 12 months, I was saved, thank you Jesus, I started a brand new career, and I bought a house, on my own, no husband, for the first time. I am looking forward to running a half marathon and traveling in the next twelve months, the Lord willing.

The body fails here and there but you chug along doing the best you can with what ya have each day.
I've had years lost (pretty much my 40's) due to physical limitations to the point of wanting to give up, having hit rock bottom. The good news is that the rock WAS and IS the Lord. He never let go and continues to restore what the enemy took from me.
My life was a very gray area through and through for a long time...but I will testify to life being completely different. It isn't the 50's that determines when life begins...it's the moment you truly humble yourself and give the reins of your journey to the Master.

Does life begin after 50?
What is there to look forward to when you cross the mid century mark?
While I know this could turn into a You know youre old when you... type of thread I am genuinely curious as to whether the senior members here are living their best life?
Do you think you are still young at heart?