THOUGHTS ON DEATH

November 17, 2014

By Olivene Godfrey

A few nights ago, I had a freakish accident involving a portable toilet I keep near my bed at night.  I won't go into details, but I was left with a few bruises and red spots on several parts of my body.  I thought, is this the end?

For years I have thought no matter how careful a person may be, when it's time for you to leave, something will take you to another place.

Every time I have an accident or illness, I fear that my time has come.  No matter how old I am, I'm not ready yet to leave my family and friends.  I discussed this with son, Barry, and he said matter of factly, "you can't live forever."  But, I guess I want to.

I discussed this subject with my 92 year old mother shortly before she died, and she believed as I do.  She was a Christian and believed in a very real heaven and hell, and she wanted to go to heaven, but she said she wasn't ready to leave her family and friends.  She felt, as I do, that there are so many things we want to do, here on earth.

I will continue to live a healthy lifestyle and not take any risky chances.  I pray my time on earth will bring me several more good years.

See you next time.  Comments welcome.  (As told to Tam)

UPCOMING DOCTOR VISIT & MUSIC

November 10, 2014

By Olivene Godfrey

This week, Barry will drive us to Calhoun to see my blood doctor and have a blood test.  I hope I'll be eligible for a booster shot; but I'm not optimistic as a recent blood test showed I didn't need it.  As I've said many times, it's a shame that people like myself can't get the shots unless we're near death because of those that have abused them in the past.

We should have a scenic drive as the leaves on the trees are gorgeous as we drive through forest land to Calhoun.  But, the trip tires me now that I'm an old lady.

This past weekend, I listened to music on Barry's super stereo after supper until my early bedtime.  I listened to old time country music.  I detest the new country music which is more "pop music" than country.  Real country tells it like it is.  I also enjoy listening to Barry's guitar playing of the Chicago Blues.  He is on his way to making a name for himself locally.  He says when he's performing he is happier than he's ever been.  He practices a lot which is evident when he plays the guitar.

See you next time.  Comments welcome.  (As told to Tam)

UPCOMING BIRTHDAY & NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHER

November 3, 2014

By Olivene Godfrey

I was thinking about my 87th birthday coming up on December 10.  Suddenly, it hit me - YE GADS!  I can't be that old!  Inside my brain, I'm still young.  It's true I have aches and pains and my arthritis and IBS to bear, but 87?

I guess I'll have to accept that I'm an old lady.  And if I make it to 90, I'll throw a big party in a large building and invite everyone who wants to celebrate with me.

I talked to Barry about my plans.  He asked who will pay for a big bash like that?  I told him that I'd be like Scarlett O'Hara and think about it tomorrow.

A photographer from the Daily Citizen came out over the weekend and made a bunch of pictures of me for the article which will be published soon.  It wasn't the first time I've had pictures and articles about myself published.  But, each time I've been excited to see it in the papers.

See you next time.  Comments welcome.  (As told to Tam)