My Mothers Life by Sabrina Tyree

styree2 — 2024-06-30 14:53:16 UTC

Life moves by fast, so when you should start saving for retirement early. Social security is not much and you might "have" to work later in life to support yourself.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 14:56:21 UTC

It is important to work, but don't ONLY work. You need to live your life too. Make friends, have hobbies or even get into a "little" trouble.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 14:57:16 UTC

If you can, go to school. An education will get you far, but make sure that you are doing something you love. It will make it far more enjoyable.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 14:58:12 UTC

Your first car should be used. This allows you to learn how to take care of a car before spending a fortune. Cars are a great source of a persons independence.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:01:10 UTC

Growing up, I wanted to be a teacher because I love working with kids. I felt that being a teacher would be very rewarding.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:02:22 UTC

I always hoped for a family filled with love, and I think that I got that. With a loving husband and three daughters, our house and my heart were full.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:04:52 UTC

I wish I would have finished school. I could have had a career instead of a bunch of jobs.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:05:50 UTC

I really wanted to travel more, and see more of the world. I just never found the time or saved the money to do so.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:11:56 UTC

Born and raised in Stockton California. Moved Around and ended up back in Stockton until retirement.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:17:00 UTC

Moved to Emmerich Germany and had first child there as husband was stationed there for the Army.

styree2 — 2024-06-30 15:18:53 UTC

Retired to Anniston Alabama with husband to be closer to eldest daughter and grandchildren. Husband was stationed there "back in the day" at Fort McClellan.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:11:59 UTC

I want to see my youngest daughter get her Bachelors Degree

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:12:50 UTC

I want to go on a small vacation just for myself.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:14:36 UTC

Married the love of my life, whom I still miss to this day.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:16:15 UTC

I got to see all of my daughters get married.

Words Associated with Age

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:19:43 UTC

Old: Crippled, Gray Hair

Retirement: peace and quiet, get bored

Family: love, hugs, hopefully respect

Healthcare

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:22:32 UTC

Take care of your health, because nothing is worse then medicare!

Feelings on Medicare: disgusting, hard to find a doctor, sees it as elder discrimination by limiting the number of doctors available for Medicare patients.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:23:55 UTC

I want to celebrate EVERY birthday!

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:25:17 UTC

Looking back, I regret not getting along with my mother in law as well as I should have. I was a bit stubborn. We got along ok, it just could have been better.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:49:34 UTC

I retired with no debt and I am not reliant on Social Security.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:52:08 UTC

Think about rescuing animals. They provide great companionship. This is Gus and he was a retired police horse who's owner abandoned him at a stable. We brought him back to health and gave him a few extra years of love and he brought our family together.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:55:01 UTC

I always wanted a ford mustang growing up. I did get one in 1997 but it got totaled 2 weeks later. I was upset and realized I don't need a fancy expensive car to be happy. Not when I can use that money elsewhere.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:57:34 UTC

Working jobs that I hated. My worst job was a cigarette store, Cigarettes Cheaper, where my district manager left me to run the store open to close alone. I had no help, but he figured that I could handle it because of my age. It was not in a great neighborhood and it was not safe. If I was only 20 years old, he probably would not have left me alone.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 05:59:39 UTC

A good sense of humor is good for the heart. You will feel healthier and happier if you try to stay positive.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 06:01:15 UTC

You should treat your elders with respect. You never know when it will be your turn to be in their shoes.

styree2 — 2024-07-01 06:05:42 UTC

I want to spend time with my oldest sister while I still can. We just lost our middle sister and really could use each others support. We talk on the phone every other day, but I am planning a surprise vacation to see her.