I have found the book "Man Overboard" by Craig Bowron, MD and the statement by Warren Buffet that he is playing "extra innings" very helpful. More than once I assumed some nearby friend might like a visit or an invitation only to find that person died two months ago. I have decided that death is perfectly natural and I feel like I am ready to depart. I like the idea of "Mission Accomplished".
I don't want to leave Lynn when she needs me, physically or emotionally. But I realize that usually, death comes as somewhat as a surprise, not necessarily when expected or convenient. Dr. Bowron said that the "golden years" may be the hardest thing one has done.
I have looked at life expectancy tables and I have heard of Methusalah living 969 years but I don't believe it. I just saw an article on further research on "Blue Zones" where people live longer than most and it seems that one way to have a long life is to keep "sloppy"records. I have heard that "age is just a number" and I think it is.
