What do the 40s mean to you

[Csara]

Hi! I am single (long term relationship) so no romance there. I started off my 40s by becoming diabetic. My best friend that I used to do a lot of crazy stuff with in my 20s and 30s got married last year. We stay in touch but the 'party' days are over (mainly because we're both broke and can't afford to do the crazy stuff we used to). I am stuck in a job I hate with an unbridled passion that sucks the life out of me more and more each day. I could go on but I sound whiny enough already.

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Hi HoosierCanuck,

I am really sorry, you sound so humourous You sound like a friend I have since elementary school who really makes me laugh. No matter what she is going through, she always has an element of humour. Sorry about being diabetic. Have you checked out any alternative health practictioners? DrColbert.com has links to medical doctors who also believe in and practice in alternative medicine. Dr. Colbert has been on Trinity Broadcasting Network for several years and has also written several books. He also sells products for different health issues including diabetes, but I recommend that you get a qualified practitioner and do tests etc. I don't believe that diabetes has to be long-term and that it can be eliminated with the right care. Of course, it would require a life-style and diet change, but it is worth it. Check it out and pray about it, God can led you to the right care.

On another note, I am single and most of my friends that I went to school with are married, some divorced. I am trusting God to send the right mate my way, but in the meantime, I find that sometimes I end up hanging out with friends younger than me, but who are quite fun! I know about being broke ( I am not working right now) but thank God for the internet and things like Christian forums and facebook. I hope this helps. Feel free to message me.

Csara

 

[cactusrose]

40's for me one day means ..Uh oh... One day and the next day it means.......

Im like I ruined it I wasted it and now ..Im ARGHH..."getting older" then Im more like ...HA HA!! I know somethibg you dont know and Im energetic wise and brilliant..

There are pros and cons to be 40 something.Definately..But then again there are pros and cons to every age I would think..

 

[Lambreborn]

Being in your 40's means looking around and wonder why you are working with a bunch of "kids" and asking yourself "where are all the adults?" Then realizing you are now the adult and panic sets in because you still want to think of yourself as being in your 20's. Or at least that's how I feel right now as I face my 42nd birthday.

 

[1Sam24:12]

I just turned 40 on the 6th. It means the same thing that my 30's meant to me. Living my life to the fullest with my husband and children. Looking forward to being all that the Lord created me to be and daily being transformed into His image.
I am enjoying each phase of my life, just as I have enjoyed each passing year of my marriage and each phase of my children's lives. Every year of my life represents overcoming trials and trusting that God always takes the stumbling blocks of life and turns them into stepping stones that make my family unit stronger and closer than we have ever been while transforming me into a victor and not a victim!

 

[Tnmusicman]

Have you sat down and gave a good thought about what should be about the halfway point, or of course for many a little more than half our lives past

I think back about the positives of my life, and the detours. I see that 14 year old boy (me) walking to church each sunday all on my own and happy.

I think about high school,wonder where old friends are (not a facebook guy)

I think about the first time I picked up a drum stick about 20, and life began fast moving event, and unfortunately I got very good, joined a band and the lifestyle, I completely put Jesus in a box somewhere, but he did not forget me,
Seems he waited for me to crash enough times to honestly return to him.
Any how , years rolled by with which I shall not bore you with.

What sticks out in your life, your hopes etc if you care to share

My fellow drummer, we have lived very similar lives, so it would seem. You have no idea how many times I've said "yep, went to church the first 16 years of my life and after 3 years of drumming (age 16) and also picking up the guitar I joined a band and forgot God for the next 24 years."
Now at 41, with painful health concerns (Ankylosing Spondilitus, spinal stenosis and Fibromyelga) and unable to play the four instruments I spent so much time cultivating, I figure I need to continue my walk with Jesus, now more than ever. I wasted all those years and shudder to think of where I might be spiritually if I had not put God in my back pocket, so to speak.

At this time I continue to read the Word and attend church so I can be fed on a consistent basis. So far, I'm only craving more so I guess that's a good sign.

 

[Csara]

Being in your 40's means looking around and wonder why you are working with a bunch of "kids" and asking yourself "where are all the adults?" Then realizing you are now the adult and panic sets in because you still want to think of yourself as being in your 20's. Or at least that's how I feel right now as I face my 42nd birthday.

You make me laugh! Actually, I am sort of the same, but slightly reversed. I used to look at young people in their early twenties and wonder why they behave they way they do, and then I remember I am older. It used to be a surprise to suddenly remember that I am older because I didn't feel any older. It makes you think though about what you've done to contribute to the world. Now I am older and sometimes I feel physically older. As for the "young" people, I don't think about them too much. So much to look forward to!

 

[rainy]

Think 40's means you know who you are what you want in life your more self assured then you were in your 20's. Time of reflection of were you are compared to where you were and how you are going to accomplish the goals you have set forth. Be were God wants you to be.

 

[StPaulofBerry]

Having recently turned 43 it means I'm not a dumb kid anymore... I'm a dumb adult. The more I learn the more I realize how very little knowledge I had before. The more wisdom I acquire the more I search for answers to questions I didn't know I wanted to ask.

 

[Spiritlight]

40- it means maybe it is time to think about growing old disgracefully.

 

[nick garai]

I start to reflect back in my life and ask a lot of "why" questions. Why did this have to happen? Why couldn't it have been different? etc...

 

[morethanenough06]

Just this morning I told my husband that so far the 40's was my favorite decade... minus the aches and pains! I've worked through so many issues in life. I've accepted who I am... even better, I've embraced who I am, and finally realize that God made me this way on purpose, to fulfil the plan he has for me! I can finally see the use for the degree I worked for 25 years ago, and will be applying it to a new degree that I plan on starting this fall!!!! I am so excited! My oldest son has moved out... sad, yet exciting! My youngest is nearly 4, so I'm finally tasting a bit of freedom again. I just got a job for the first time in years, since I've been a stay at home mom for 19 years. So... lots of changes in the 40's for me... positive changes, and finally being able to realize my dreams. This is the best I've felt in years. God is good!!