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When I was your age, I felt much the same way you do. When I was a kid I never expected to live even that long, and it seemed that I was reaching the end of the road. Now, I just turned 70. Doing fine, thank you. I have 2 daughters and 6 grandkids, from ages 17 down to 2. Here's what I have seen - Grandkids are SO much more fun than kids! I know, the old jokes about how you can give them back when you're through with them. Ha. Ha. Here's the real reason. You get to WATCH them grow and develop. You really never get a chance to do that very much with kids. Something about being too close to the forest to see the trees, I guess. Furthermore, when your kids have kids, you suddenly morph from being a no-nothing old coot who 'doesn't understand' to being pretty cool and smart. That's almost more fun than the grandkids - at least until the grandkids get old enough to communicate with you. And if you're as lucky as I am, you'll get at least one grandson who will be fascinated by all your toys, and appreciate them as much as you do. Best of luck!! P. S. When I was your age this seemed like pie-in-the-sky too. Don't sweat it.
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