How do you know when...
DW and I are 56yo. Unfortunately DW was diagnosed at 15yo (yes, fifteen) and has some serious health issues, so we've been hitting our bucket list as fast as time and money allow for forty years. She ...
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TOMMY47 wrote:
This may sound cold hearted, but It hasn't been addressed by anyone yet.
What is her life expectancy now? How many quality, active years are expected?
I think both need to be factored in.
Not cold hearted....
DW is well past any statistical life expectancy. Thus, there is no precedent to go by. How much longer... Who knows? However, the frequency and seriousness of health related issues are increasing. As well, abilities are diminishing. In the last few years we have given up jet skiing, motorcycles, horse back riding, water skiing, tubing... DW can no longer see at night or in darkened areas. We've gone to a tandem kayak and bicycle. She no longer takes the boat out alone. As well, she will not take our grandchildren out alone. Flip side, she can still walk all day, drives for hours during the day, swims like a fish, high energy, great spirits, great sense of humor, many interests and hobbies... DW's mother had the same illness and died at age 34. DW's sister has the same illness but wasn't diagnosed till ten years ago. She is now blind, chair bound, and totally disabled. As for me I'm so far in perfect health...
We've been talking about this for awhile and our minds were pretty much made up before I posted this. Everyone has been awesome and we thank each of you for your sharing I will post our thoughts in a separate post soon.
