Yes, I suppose we are. That's what we do about a lot of things we can't change. Like death or disease. I'm not going to pity the guy, what good would that do him? When I'm on my deathbed and in pain, I hope I have the courage to laugh and remember the good times. I'm a prime candidate for Alzheimers by the way. I hate the disease but I will not let it define me nor my loved ones. I certainly don't wish it on anybody and I hope JMcMahon finds a cure but forgetting is the norm for the elderly.
"a lot of things we can't change."
I suppose it is like black humor. We can't do anything about the situation. I cry and lean on Mr. hummingbird's shoulder for comfort and seek solace with my faith.
Its tough, nonetheless. BUMP.
“I’m a prime candidate for Alzheimers by the way. “
Start fighting it now. Playing computer games like Call of Duty, Battlefield 2, Medal of Honor help. It puts your mind into overdrive, fight-or-flight mode.
Television is the worst because you are a spectator. With computer games, you have to interact, participate, figure out what to do, etc.
Reading books is also more interactive than television.