Thursday, September 20, 2018

70 is the new 50

The day started out pretty normal. Hubby was out doing errands, and was to pick up a few groceries for me on the way home. I hurt my back a couple of weeks ago, and am still not able to drive. So when I got a call from my daughter, asking if I was dressed to go out, I was perplexed. I had not planned on going out that day. But then she said the words that pushed me straight into action.

"Dad collapsed in the grocery store. They have rushed him to the ER."

By the time we arrived in the ER, hubby was hooked up to a saline drip and patched all over for an EKG. What had happened? Hubby just said he felt that everything drained out of him, and he went down. And of course, the medics and Dr's first thoughts were heart attack.

After a couple of hours and a few tests, the ER doctor came in, declaring that except for a little elevated sugar, hubby was in good shape..... for his age. And then proclaimed how when we get older, things don't always work as well as they did when we were younger.

My hubby is not yet in his seventh decade, but in today's world, 70 is the new 50. My father in law was 95 when he passed away, yet he was still working in his yard and bowling once a week until his health declined a couple of years before he died. 90 is the new 70.

Many people are living well into their 90's. And living it well. John McCain's mother is 106 and  still looks very vibrant, even though she buried her own son. In 2012, the UN estimated there were 316,600 living centenarians worldwide. That number could likely be increased in the last six years.

So my hubby will now be going through a battery of tests, mostly to determine if he does have an underlying heart condition.  But please let it be known, that we do not need to be under any kind of label. Whether you are 20, 40, 60, or 90 years old. You can be as young as you feel. No matter what your birth certificate says. Enjoy life, and don't let labels hang around your neck.



16 comments:

Jo said...

I wish you and your husband well through all the tiring tests. Good to hear he is ok.
Live your life now and enjoy as much as you can no matter how old you are,

Jan @Cocoa Quilts said...

Hope all goes well with the tests. I agree live now, don't know what tomorrow will be.

Barb Neiwert said...

What a scare for you! You are right, though, about living in the moment and not being defined by the label of age. Best wishes for good health for both of you!

ShirleyC said...

I know that was so scary!
Luckily, we were at home when my husband had a heart attack, but we didn't know that was what was wrong. He thought he had the flu, but he knew something wasn't right. I took him across the hwy to our EMS station, and they did 3 EKG's, and rushed him to the hospital. He was already in the cath lab when I got there. He had a 100% blockage in the main artery. God was not through with him yet! He's doing good, but lost a lot of heart function.
Prayers for your hubby.

Sandra said...

Prayers and best wishes for all to be well with your husband.

barbara woods said...

praying every thing turns out fine

Cathy said...

So sorry to hear this. I hope he continues to feel better and they find out what triggered it. Hugs

Quilting Tangent said...

Good luck with the tests, make sure he eats before running errands.

Elaine S. said...

I hope everything works out okay. You must have been given quite a scare!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Praying it was a freak thing for your husband. My father in law turned 80 last Dec, and can run rings around me. My mother turns 80 in Nov, then my mother in law will turn 80 next May. All going strong and well, thank goodness.

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Keep us updated!! I am sure that was very frightening for all of you.

gailss said...

Hope all goes well with tests and will be thinking good thoughts for your family

Laura Jean said...

Prayers heading your way. HUGGGGGs

Southland Woods Lane said...

Sending well wishes your way and taking your message to heart.

Carol Swift said...

What a frightening event! Hopefully all those tests will come back with answers. xo

Allie said...

That's a call you don't ever want to get - praying he's diagnosed with something simple, and that he'll be fine!! Praying for you too, hon!