My Family

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/29/share-your-world-29th-january/

1.  Who is your oldest living relative (aunt, grandparent etc)?

None of them are alive,. Mum was 38 when I was born and Dad was 49. I think I was an unexpected arrival. My sister passed in 2021 and she was sixteen years older than me. My big brother, by ten. It is weird that I am nearly sixty, and will soon be able to retire.

2.  How often do you visit them or is distance a factor?

I live about two hours from family. Last year we had many birthdays (50,60, and a couple of 18) I travelled to all of them. I cannot see my brother as frequently as I would prefer, but we are in contact every week.

3.  Have any of your family lived to be 100?

No, My uncle was about ninety five, and still rode a bike to the shops.

4.  Would you like to celebrate your 100th birthday? It depends on my health.

I am grateful to have reached a stage where some of those I love, haven’t been so fortunate. I have aches and pains, and my knees aren’t what they were. There are some lapses in memory, but I am here and feel lucky.