aging with grace

Papa’s World – Through the years – our HEALTHY lives!

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It is hard to envision that we became involved with the health and nutrition community-

Through our application to become a partner with Juice Plus.

Over twenty plus years –

And in that time –

We have traveled the country from coast to coast.

We have built a team –

And helped countless people age into their senior years – HEALTHY!

Through the child program offered by Juice Plus-

A child between the ages of 4 through 19 –

And up to 25 if they go to college-

They can be sponsored by an adult

And as long as the adult maintains their order –

Receive for FREE –

The Juice Plus product- only paying for shipping!

Thirty Fruits and vegetables –

Blended – put in capsules – gummies or liquid –

Those are researched and published –

That proves they go directly into the bloodstream –

After ingesting them!

Our lives have changed during these past twenty-plus years.

I have given up “MILK”!

I have also given up “SODAS”!

I have cut way down on “BEER” and no wine or hard drinks!

I drink mainly water and unsweetened “ICE TEA”!

Daily, I drink the above-

“JUICE PLUS COMPLETE- MY FAVORITE IS DUTCH CHOCOLATE!”

I mix this with crushed ice – about a quarter cup –

A quarter cup of filtered water-

And a cup of either SOY MILK or ALMOND MILK!

This replaces for me –

Breakfast or lunch.

It fills me up!

One of my habits still exists.

Every morning I have one cup of coffee!

I sometimes replace it with a cup of tea!

The rest of the day is “WATER”!

LOL!

I had a widow-maker heart attack!

I had to have open heart surgery!

I had to have four bypasses.

Because for FORTY YEARS –

I survived on fast food – ate unhealthy –

AND I PAID THE PRICE.

My recent BLOOD TEST RESULTS!

CHOLESTROL – 99!

TRIGLYCERIDES – 57!

LDL- 54!

HDL- 32! ( need more exercise!)

VLDL- 13!

I AM DIABETIC – years of sweets and food I should not have eaten!

AIC- 6.7 ! I have to get it below 6.4!

GLUCOSE- 110 – I HAVE TO GET IT BELOW 100!

THYROID- 1.930 NORMAL!

TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO –

We embarked on a journey to age as healthily as we possibly could into our SENIOR YEARS-

I firmly believe with the help of the above –

We have accomplished that.

We continue on a path that has not always been perfect-

But better than it would have been!

This product is sold in the USA and over TWENTY COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

It is part of the WINTER and SUMMER OLYMPIC TEAMS.

Professional athletes take it as it is, NSA certified.

For TWENTY PLUS years –

Sherry has been a partner in the health industry.

She has her own WEBSITE!

Her site to look at the product, research, and ask questions through her email and phone number.

THE SITE: http://www.https//sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

A new liquid product has been released.

Here we are after twenty-plus years on this supplement!

JULY- 2024- CELEBRATING OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY ON THE SANDS OF THE BEACH!

Sherry – A CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH –

And owner and operator of her own health and nutrition site-

FOR INFORMATION-

And how to order or answer questions by email and phone number-

GO TO: http://www.hhttps://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY and PAPA – “LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS”!

Papa’s World – Living memories in pictures – thoughts.

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A smile is free-

A helping hand is kindness-

My thought to start the day!

A smile from little Taylor!

A picture of a memory-

Wishing I could turn back time!

But – this picture brings me warmth-

Her smile is contagious.

A LIVING MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!

SMILE – live your life to the max!

THREE GENERATIONS – SHERRY’S MOTHER- BARB!

SHERRY’S DAUGHTERS –

ON THE LEFT – TAMMY-

ON THE RIGHT – DEBBY-

DEBBY’S DAUGHTERS _-

ON THE LEFT MADDY-

IN THE MIDDLE- ELLA-

AND ON THE RIGHT- SARAH!

IN FRONT OF TAMMY’S DAUGHTERS-

CASSIDY AND TAYLOR!

THREE GENERATIONS OF SWEDISH LADIES!

A LIVING MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Our decades-long friend Cindy-

Standing on a par three, pointing to her ball.

Two weeks before –

On this very hole-

She had a hole-in-one!

She almost had another five inches away!

My ball was short by two feet!

A MOMENT IN TIME OF A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

LOL- A CLASSIC AT CHRISTMAS TIME!

GETTING SPRING FEVER?

My older son, Troy, and his partner, Andrea.

A MEMORY IN A PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO-

AFTER READING THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH –

WE DECIDED TO PURCHASE THIS SUPPLEMENT-

AND THEN SHARE IT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

OUR GOAL THEN WAS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN-

INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS.

TODAY WE ARE LIVING LIFE TO THE –

PLUS, AS WE ARE NOW IN OUR SENIOR YEARS.

HERE IS INFORMATION-

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com-

SHERRY’S WEBSITE and for additional info-

Her email and phone number can be found there.

You can simply order on the site if you want.

IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN OVER TWENTY OTHER COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

In 2024 – PAPA and SHERRY-

Celebrating our 75th birthdays on the beach with family!

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

PAPA’S WORLD-

SUBSCRIBE – IT IS FREE!

Papa’s World – Good and Positive Thoughts!

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A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE START OF THE DAY!

Well – I did hit it there! LOL!

In my mind, this is TRUE!

POSITIVE THOUGHT!

Marley, when she was little –

And Taylor, who has trained her since she was a pup!

MY GOOD POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

In our family room in Brambleton –

Cassidy always had this rocker as her place to be.

All this is hers –

stuff animals – blankets.

A little girl –

Who holds a big place in my heart!

A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT TO MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT!

Date: 2024 –

Place: OIB on a sand dune!

Event: Family celebrating our 75th. birthdays!

Hers – 7-5-1949

Mine – 5-7-1949

WE WERE MEANT TO BE!

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS-

THE SUPPLEMENT OF OUR CHOICE!

WE READ THE RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS-

AND SELECTED TO AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD!

WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS SOLD IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES – WORLDWIDE.

YOU CAN SEE AND READ THIS AT SHERRY’S WEBSITE:

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR NEED TO TALK-

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

FROM DOCTOR SEARS – SHERRY IS A CERIFIED HEALTH CORDINATOR,

Papa’s World – Past times in pictures!

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Our granddaughter Sarah wanted a Halloween-themed birthday party for her sixteenth birthday.

We traveled back to Lake Holiday in NVA-

Where she lived and between her parents and us –

We pulled it off!

This was just the front of the house!

The backyard and inside were all decorated.

Her sweet 16 wish came true for her birthday!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

A very good thought for the day!

Our son-in-law Mike is on the left –

And our daughter Debby is on the right.

They both competed in the Spartan Race for several years.

Here they are captured on the course in the different obstacles which they both had to complete!

A PAST PICTURE CAPTURED A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

The year was 2020 – before our selling our house-

PANDEMIC!

Everywhere we went, we wore masks.

Here we are in the Wegmans parking lot, about to get groceries.

This is a memory that we shall always have.

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

Another good thought!

When friends for over four decades still find time to meet up!

This time at our home in OIB-

And going to the beach –

Having some laughs and making memories!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

LOL- made me smile!

Sarah, for whom we had the Sweet 16 birthday party

Now in college-

She will dare to be great, and I have no doubt she will!

PAST TIME IN A PICTURE!

Closer to 80 than 70!

Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD-

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

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FOR TWENTY-PLUS YEARS WE BOTH HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS SUPPLEMENT

I HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY IN ALL THAT TIME!

OUR GOAL WHEN WE STARTED WAS TO READ THE RESEARCH ON WHAT WAS ADVERTISED-

WAS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN GOING INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

AND WE BOTH THINK WE HAVE!

FOR READING WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT IS PROVEN TO DO-

GO TO THE WEBSITE: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SOLD WORLD WIDE IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES FOR OVER THREE DECADES!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS – SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

PAPA’S WORLD – WHERE OUR LIFE IS DOCUMENTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!

Papa’s World – Memories from the past!

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Sherry – third from the right –

The “OFFICE” Bills Mafia for AOTC!

This was back during the Buffalo Bills’ four straight SUPER BOWLS!

Our Olean, NY. The area was “BILLS MAFIA” during that time!

Great memories of a bygone time.

American Olean Tile Co., which later became DAL-TILE!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

We traveled to OAHU for a ten-day vacation and stayed at an AIRBNB!

The AIRBNB was located on the North Shore –

Not far from the SURFERS PIPELINE competitions.

We explored almost every mile of OAHU with our friends, the McBrides!

Here we are at a beach –

And down the mountainside –

Cindy and Sherry went snorkeling.

They had a wonderful time and had to sit down in the surf to put on their “FINS”!

Someday, I would like to go back and explore the other islands!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

We transferred from WNY – Olean area –

Farmland – harsh winters –

To NVA and outside of Washington, DC.

Just behind the Dulles airport.

For twenty years, we hosted family and friends.

Sherry was the official tour guide to all those folks.

Countless times, we either drove into the city or rode the Metro.

We would get off and back on at numerous stops.

Once, we took the oldest granddaughter’s –

And got off at Arlington Cemetery.

Taking the bus to the top –

The tomb of the unknown soldier-

And walking back down the hill to the 14th Street bridge.

Across the bridge to the Lincoln Memorial and onto the National Mall.

Those two granddaughters now have a memory of WALKING DC.

Here is Sherry and Papa-

With the Washington Monument in the background.

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

The six of us have been friends for over four decades-

And now all live in the state of NC.

All now retired –

And still try to get together every four months or so.

All from the Olean – WNY – NWPA area.

Making – MEMORIES OF THE PAST!

Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD-

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

FOR TWENTY-PLUS YEARS – THIS HAS BECOME OUR DAILY ROUTINE-

AGING INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED – JUST GO TO http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

AND NOW THERE IS A DRINK INSTEAD OF CAPSULES!

IF YOU NEED HELP- A PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL TO SHERRY IS AVAILABLE!

Papa’s World – Past pictures in memories.

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Today she is a student in college-

From a first birthday picture –

To I think SWEET SIXTEEN-

To a young lady blazing a path to her adult life.

Sarah, the youngest daughter of Mike and Debby-

A gifted artist –

And her own person –

Is today’s picture from the past!

Sherry is standing in front of our home in Brambleton, VA.

She is pointing at the Crepe Myrtle-

That on my hands and knees-

I planted as a very young tree.

We both love Crepe Myrtles –

And in our home here in Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach-

Have had two similar trees planted in our backyard!

Another picture from the past.

LOL – My one cup a day –

Is all I need to start my day!

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry.

Friends for over four decades.

The times – singing – dancing.

Golfing – trips –

Staying at each other’s homes!

Another picture from the past!

While we stayed in a condo –

In Ocean Keyes – North Myrtle Beach in 2020 – 2021-

Our group of friends came to stay with us.

We played “PICKLEBALL”!

Here – Dottie and I share a picture of being the winners!

Now, my days are over from playing “PICKLEBALL”!

I have fallen three times –

The last was backwards, hitting my head! OUCH!

I wish I still played, but my instinct to get everything causes me to overextend!

But, I still have a picture from the past in my memories!

Sherry – Pam and my oldest buddy – Bob!

They are now trying a year’s lease in our area to see if they like it!

More good times ahead!

Another picture of memories past.

Thank you for reading-

PAPA’S World –

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway. blog

We are now both 76 years old-

Here is last year at 75 years old.

SENIOR LIFE – LIVING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

FOR TWENTY-PLUS YEARS –

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY IN OUR QUEST OF AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

FOR MORE INFO – VISIT SHERRY’S SITE – IF YOU WANT TO – ORDER!

CONTACT HER AND SHE WILL ADVISE YOU!

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

Papa’s World – Times in pictures forms memories!

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For almost twenty years –

We have run our internet business from home –

The business almost runs itself –

Sherry more or less guides the customers-

And they make the decision themselves.

Ship dates –

Add or subtract from the orders.

We started this as a way

to maintain aging healthy

as much as we can.

I certainly do not consume

the recommended fruits, vegetables, and berries every day-

mostly in uncooked form.

And the Omegas –

which you get from FISH oil –

Well, you have to worry about Mercury –

These Omegas –

Are made from Algae

which is grown on company farms-

Algae is what the fish eat to get the Omega-3s.

There is no Mercury in the Algae farms.

So, of course,

You might wonder –

“How do we know we are getting the nutrients from their fruits, vegetables, and berries”?

Well –

JP is the most researched whole food product of all time.

Over FORTY studies have been done

and published

in Journals proving it does what it says it does.

Rest assured, I did not read all of them –

But enough to know what it does

and from my own experience –

I believe it!

Now it is NSA-approved –

which means Professional Athletes –

Can use this every day

and not be expelled from their sports.

The Olympic teams take it –

Both summer and Winter.

I will always take it every day –

And I get my blood tested every six months

And I am good!

If you are interested, click on http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

In the first picture –

Sherry and Debby were recognized

at a conference at Elton’s dinner.

Sort of an awards show

for those who excel.

As I stated at the beginning –

I am going on TWENTY YEARS

of taking this supplement every day.

Although I can not stop aging –

I try to age as healthily

as I can in my SENIOR YEARS.

We are both in our mid to late 70s

LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS –

ONE DAY AT A TIME!

Thanks for reading –

My site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

PAPA’S WORLD –

TIMES IN PICTURES FORM MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – healing – what you eat – is who you are.

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It is really hard to maintain that habit –

There are so many distractions – so many smells –

Just out walking – the smells of early morning –

we live in a very diverse neighborhood –

and you can smell the cooking for meals as you walk.

And it is mouth watering !

With me – I have given up fast food – milk – ice cream – soda –

I try not to eat red meat –

I stick mainly to chicken and fish.

Small amounts and not everyday.

I like Tuna in a can – solid white packed in water.

I like raw carrots – radish – cuke’s and tomato’s.

I rarely eat processed meat or cheese.

My wife Sherry is a certified health coach –

she watches over me –

we try as often as we can to walk three miles

BUT NOW THE COLD IS HERE.

So- we walk the Mall or go to our health fitness center.

I could live in flip flops the rest of my life –

I am not a snow – ice or cold weather person.

Getting older – watching steps and stairs –

not walking on ice –

And smelling the food where ever you go.

IT CERTAINLY IS NOT EASY !

But – we have to do it !

We are aging – but our goal is to age healthy –

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT !

Thank you for reading Papa’s World

my blog site

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my email

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My wife’s website

http://www.sf.juiceplus.com

At our age – you never want that to happen ! LOL

Stay the course – enjoy your life –

Have a hobby – mine is writing –

And when I write it – it inspires me –

STAYING THE COURSE IS NOT EASY

I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

hopefully – this writing helps me stay the course.

PAPA’S WORLD

WHERE FRIENDS MEET FAMILY

Papa’s World – Remembering WHEN!

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Shawn and Trisha – my son and daughter-in-law.

Two summers ago when they all came down for vacation –

They will visit once again and as I write this now –

They will have already been here.

THIS IS “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

It has been a couple years since they completed THE GROIN –

on the East end of OIB.

This granite boulder wall –

that stretches some 900 feet out into the Ocean-

and sand dredged up from the channel-

has protected the beach erosion,

which claimed the first and part of the second avenue.

This is “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Sherry and I when we walk the beach –

on Turtle Patrol on the East End.

We not only look for Sea Turtles –

coming onto the beach to lay eggs-

But we also pick up trash –

on a mile-long strand of beach!

This is “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Before we moved to N.C.-

and Cameron Woods Community –

Sherry was a runner –

even running with her two daughters and finishing –

the Cherry Blossom 10-mile race on the streets of Washington, D.C.

This is a 5K race she ran in Broadlands –

next to our development of Brambleton –

When she was 64 years old –

AND SHE FINISHED FIRST IN THE 60 to 64 AGE GROUP!

This is “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Giving GRACE to those who are troubled –

leads to the KINDNESS of those who give the GRACE!

Ella and Maddy at their First Communion –

A day to remember in their Lutheran tradition.

This is a “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Back when they were two going on three –

Cassidy and Taylor lived with us –

until their new home was ready!

They are fraternal twins –

This is a “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

From two Baby Boomers who have lived through the 60s and 70s and the Hippies era.

And now are in our Golden years –

Senior living the dreams we have had.

This is “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

I hope this little bit of our lives brings some memories for you!

PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

This is “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Bode – Maddy – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Ella – “REMEMBERING WHEN”!

Papa’s World – Memories from the past – part five!

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Sherry – speaking at a health conference

For the past sixteen years – she has promoted health – nutrition – speaking before groups

of health-conscious people!

Memories – a daily commitment to health and nutrition.

She has brought Debby and Tammy into the health-nutrition world.

She has taken courses and has a certification in being a CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH –

From Doctors William Sears and Pam Popper.

Dr. Sears has written over thirty books on childhood pediartics.

The memory of bonding with mother and daughters!

Healthy living – living in health – aging healthy!

The years have passed – but the road remains straight – promoting health for loved ones –

and the incorporation of children – at early ages to adapt habits of healthy eating!

MEMORIES continuing to this day!

CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH – SSC for THE JUICE PLUS COMPANY

SHERRY CONTACT: ssherrylynn49@aol.com

SHERRY’S SITE: http://www.sf.juiceplus.com

NOTE: CHILDREN between ages 4 and 19 – FREE with sponsoring adult.

CHILDREN between ages 19 to 23 – in COLLEGE – FREE with sponsoring adult.

Thank you for reading Papa’s World.

MY BLOG: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

MY CONTACT: fitztdf@aol.com

MEMORIES OF THE PAST SIXTEEN-PLUS YEARS!

PAPA’S WORLD

Papa’s World – living healthy through my grand kids !

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A few days ago –

I saw a post that stated ” GRAND PARENTS REMAIN YOUNG ” while watching their grand kids ! Boy – that was right on !

As most of you know – Sherry and I – pick up the twins from school -bring them home until their father picks up the youngest ( only boy grandchild) and then stops to pick up the twins !

Tammy opened her store almost one year ago – Kids consignment store – which is open every day except Monday 10 am. – 5 pm.

So – they needed help and we stepped in along with Marcus’s parents Jennie and Gehard. Since Bode’s preschool is close to them – they pick him up at 1:00 pm. and then Marcus goes after work to pick him up.

Now I must say – I really enjoy my little trip to the school – a little over one mile away. “PAPA – BE FIRST IN LINE ” is what they tell me. Well – even though I am in line one hour before they get out – most times I am second !!! That person must get there after breakfast !But – I use that time to listen and read !

Listening to my favorite radio station – not classic rock or country or rap or whatever else is out there – but ” SPORTS RADIO” 106.7 The Fan! I enjoy kicking back – using a couple wadded up blankets – for a pillow – and just spacing out listening to the talk show. This relaxes me and yes sometime I catch a quick 10 minute power nap ! When I was working – I used my lunch – one hour – every day to do the same thing ! Habits are hard to break !

But – I also listen to these two little girls – talking – conversing and sometimes a argument breaks out ! Now at that time I either look back and tell them to stop or I turn up the radio so loud – that they become silent ! LOL But I find they actually talk so much like adults – on their own daily lives.

Being with them makes me feel young at heart – relating to them – and oh my goodness – the questions are endless – and” WHY” is always asked.

But – then it gets adult like with the answer ” OF COURSE ” or ” ACTUALLY ” or “PAPA” ! I love that – and it makes you think when you answer the “WHY” !

” WHY ARE YOU NUMBER TWO AND NOT NUMBER ONE ” ? I get that one almost every week ! But – how can you argue the fact that life is about staying young even though it might only be a frame of mind !

Turn back time – can’t – capture thoughts words and deeds in pictures – you can – but staying young is a art that we all try to master.

Mine is a matter of mind over physical – thinking – acting and doing! I may not be number one in line but I think I try harder at being number two – after all – “PAPA – WHY AREN’T YOU NUMBER ONE ” keeps me on my toes each week to give a answer and that my friends keeps me young !

#homeagain #HGD #just #JP

Papa’s World – ten years living life – looking ahead

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Living life – doing it my way – the name of my blog –

And that is how our life together has gone.

Phoenix TEN years ago
Juice Plus Conference

The years have passed – but we still maintain a healthy lifestyle

Traveling – helping other people –

To this day – we love our life

When you come close to passing away

at least for me

there was no flashes of my past

no profound moments

but there was a inner peace

one that just ” LIVE FOR THE MOMENT”

and be grateful for what I lived.

Summer of 2019
Napa Valley
wine country

We could not do this without each other

Sherry – Certified Health Coach

Her health business

and my number one cheerleader

The one who keeps me healthy

11-23-19
Raleigh North Carolina
75th. Christmas Parade

Today – we gather our belongings

pack up and head home

but first a trip to the Farmers Market

then the highway.

Our next long awaited trip

in February with our second oldest grand child

a trip for her 16th. birthday

One month in the warmth of Florida

and one week for her and a trip to

Star Wars theme park.

She is a huge fan !

Thank you for reading Papa’s World

Looking ahead to the next ten years

AGING HEALTHY

My blog

livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

WHERE FRIENDS MEET FAMILY