[low_tech_love]

As someone dealing with a few cases of cancer in the family (including a child) I can’t help but think what an amazing miracle to live to 91 years old. Some people really hit the jackpot! Rest in peace.

[thaumasiotes]

When my younger sister was in elementary school, she complained to my mother that the other kids at school had grandparents.

[JKCalhoun]

A post a few years back by someone dying of a terminal disease said as much (and I will not forget the sentiment). Essentially: old age is a privilege, not something anyone should ever expect.