Mike, the problems I face at my age are by no means comparable to those I will face in the future, especially when I reach your age.

Yes, no amount of convincing myself ageing and death are anything less than the scariest of all in this world. I just think ageing is scarier if we face it alone and we don’t have to as long as we put in the effort to build and maintain stronger relationships.

I am definitely not trying to say I understand the problems people older than me face. But from the interactions I have had over the years with elderly, family or not, those who are happier tend to be those with stronger relationships.

Mike, I’m really glad for your encouraging words and wisdom.