• I am but a youth for I have far to go and much to learn.
• I am at my prime for I feel confident and proud of what I can be.
• I am a senior for I have been there and can pass on wisdom.
• I am no more for I have left the past behind.
• But most important, I am not of this world.  So to measure my time in earthly terms is without real meaning.  I come from the Creator that keeps my calendar, sets my schedule, provides my every need, and asks only for love in return.  For Him I have traveled afar and have returned to re-experience that favorite thing, that favorite place, to learn more about that favorite thing, and to add His love to the world.
• Yes, I am as old as you.  Yes, I am finally old enough.  Yes, I am . . .  -- hmmm . . .  -- well I think I am . . .   -- What were we talking about ?

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Old Friends are the Best Friends

Three genealogists, 92, 94, and 96 years old, respectively, all lived together.  One day the oldest drew a bath. She put one foot in the water, paused, then called downstairs to her friends, "Am I getting into the tub or out of the tub?"

The 94-year-old started up the stairs to help, then paused and called back downstairs, "Was I going up or coming down?"

The youngest, who was sitting at the kitchen table having tea, said, "I guess I'll have to help them.  I hope I never get that forgetful!" and knocked on wood.  She got up, then paused and called, "I'll come up as soon as I see who's at the door!"

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Old folks are worth a fortune with silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, precious stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet, and gas in their stomach.

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The preacher came to call on me the other day.   He said that at my age I should be thinking about the hereafter.  I told him, Oh, I do all the time.  No matter where I am in the house, in the store, or in the street, I ask myself, "What am I here after ?"

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Five good gentlemen visit with me each day.   As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me out of bed.  Then I go to see John.   As I begin to move Charlie Horse comes along, and when he leaves Arthur Ritis shows up.  At the end of the day I go to bed with the help of Ben Gay.

See also Life Begins at 80, Generations, and Survivors.