I'm the luckiest person in the world.

[multigraincracker]

Half of that luck is bad and the half is good. In a few weeks I'll be 72 years old and I just got back in from a 5 mile run.
I have only one living close relative and only a few good friends and that is enough. 50 years ago, I didn't think I'd live to 30. I manage to survive a terrible life style and changed my ways.
I just hope my story can give others hope.

[PoliticAverse]

1. "I'll be 72 years old and I just got back in from a 5 mile run." - who was chasing you?

Best wishes to you!

[multigraincracker]

2. Her dad.

[PoliticAverse]

4. Ha! n/t

[alfredo]

9. Ha!

[Martin Eden]

3. How old were you when you really adopted a healthy lifestyle?

The hopeful moral being, it's seldom too late.

[multigraincracker]

5. 40 and fresh out of drug rehab.

I have a lot of compassion for those that struggle.

[niyad]

6. We are glad that you are here with us. Keep up the good work.

[Mr.Bill]

7. I'm 68 and I've lived every decade

as though I won't live to see another one. I lived my teens like I wouldn't live to be 20, which seemad like a fair assumption at the time with the draft and Vietnam war. I then lived my 20s like I wouldn't see 30, etc.

This all has it's downside, such as retiting a little poorer than if I would have planned on living this long. But the upside is I've had a wonderful life, I've never feared dying and don't now.

But the best part is that eventually I'll be right. I could be lying on my deathbed at 98 and say, "See, I told you I wouldn't make it to 100".

[multigraincracker]

10. My dad was 90 when he told me he didn't have an enemy in the world,

he had out lived em all.

[Mr.Bill]

12. I'll remember that.

I've outlived quite a few of them already. Unfortunately I've outlived quite a few good friends, though.

[malaise]

20. LOL

Keep it up and enjoy life

[bucolic_frolic]

8. Hermits live forever

in their own minds.

[multigraincracker]

13. About 6 years ago I met the love of my life.

She saved my live 2 times in the last 2 years. She is a RN.

[bucolic_frolic]

14. You are blessed. Keep it going.

[MLAA]

11. You truly are, now, a lucky person!

Here’s to the next 29 years!

[FakeNoose]

15. Wow that's a great testimonial to making the effort

There's always a good reason for saving your own life.
But it might be hard to see it if you aren't looking in the right places.

Good job, my friend!

[11 Bravo]

16. Maybe.

But I'm 70, got my tender young ass dinged twice in the A Shau, have survived multiple cancers, have been married to the most amazing woman in the world for over 30 years, and have two incredible sons.
Let's call it a draw.

[ailsagirl]

17. Congratulations!! 👍👍👍

[multigraincracker]

19. It is like diarrhea

runs in your genes. So 50/50 chance.
That’s why you go by each day.
Best of luck and just stay busy. That’s how I did it.