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VOLUME 13 ISSUE 04

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By Dave Scott I have become more reflective lately (probably because of the aging process). A memory will jump out from behind those creeping cobwebs of my subconscious. Suddenly, I find myself piecing together a story from my past with a different perspective.

It makes me wonder at the me from those moments.

It isn't bad. It's more of a collection of situations that provided a learning moment I am only now realizing.

Better late than never! These moments of perspective in life make a lot more sense as I figure out who I am, where I have been, and where I hope to be down the road. Those fractured fragments of life that left you laughing, hurting, or wondering seem to hold new meaning within them now.

It is funny at this age. The lessons have been learned, and the outcomes have happened. Now is the opportunity to step forward and see where you can challenge yourself in the days ahead.

Don't look at your age as a number that is climbing forward with limited

possibilities. See it as an acquired experience indicator that allows you to move freely because you know exactly who you are.

It is within you now to share that knowledge with those who may still be searching for their own meaning.

Don't forget the past. Deal with it, move forward into the present, and strive for a better future.

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By Dave Scott Growing up in the '60s, '70s and '80s, I often wondered why older folks walked so slowly. I remember going to the post office and being in line behind folks, always waiting for them to open the door and gradually make their way to their mailbox. I was thoughtful and did not rush them, but I always wondered why they were so slow. I considered their health and suspected they felt tired that day. I remember visiting my great-grandfather at his house and walking with him out to his shed. It was always one of those long, intentional, slow walks. He took his time to get there. What was that all about? Was it his way of conserving energy?

Was it his way of looking around and seeing his life in a different light?

As I age (ever so slightly), I'm beginning to understand Great Grandpa Gamble's reasoning.

It's funny how, as you mature, you look at things differently and understand why you're taking life slower.

I've always been very active. I love to be outside and can spend the whole day working, being in the moment, and enjoying life. It has taken some time to truly understand that about myself.

I need to ensure that I get the proper rest to be active and productive every day. With all the snow this past winter, I realized I needed to slow down more and enjoy each moment.

I understand now what my great-grandfather was doing. He was conserving his energy to

have another strong day tomorrow. He lived into his 90s. I want to be that way, too, and I consider that now when I want to do things outside.

It's great to remove a rotting tree that needs to come down, but I may need to finish it the following day. If I do everything in one day, I am burned out the next and probably a little edgy, a little tired and not myself. I should enjoy my opportunities outside and pace myself to ensure I can do things important to me and my existence the next day. Enjoy the mental health benefits and be strong in mind, body, and spirit. You want to make sure everything functions at its highest level as you age and relish every moment you have.

Folks, enjoy the aging process. Take your time. Don't feel you have to complete everything in one day. Take it all in as you go.

It's a beautiful day when you get out there and play. Remember, even though you're aging, you're still out there being the best you can be. You can have those opportunities as much as you choose. Do them at a speed that works for you mentally and physically and is good for your soul.

Oh, and if you see me strolling leisurely along the way, it's because I've realized that life goes by fast enough. I am slowing down to enjoy life and saving that energy for another day!

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Starting “It’ll be just like starting over.” ~ John Lennon “Having a second chance makes you want to work even harder.” ~ Tia Mowry “Chance favours only those who court her.” ~ Charles Nicolle

I received a text on February 15 from my friend Joe. "I guess you saw that Jerome Drayton has died, Charlie." I had not known. During my early formative years in running, Drayton was a seminal figure. He was the greatest Canadian marathoner, ranked number one in the world for a time in the mid-1970s, the last Canadian to win the Boston Marathon (1977) and the Canadian national marathon record holder for 43 years, up until 2018. I had met him in 1978, a few minutes before the start of my second-ever marathon. He was one of the greatest runners of my lifetime, and we were almost the exact same age.

I decided to Google him to see if I could find any information about the cause of death. What I discovered put me almost into a state of shock.

Jerome Drayton had died as a result of complications during knee surgery. I was scheduled to have knee surgery three days later.

My head began to spin.

The next day, I told two of my close friends about the experience. I made certain the location of my will was known, and I seemed to subconsciously begin reviewing my life to myself.

I am not someone who has ever felt comfortable with the concept of mortality. If nothing else, I don't like the idea of the world carrying on and I am not existing as part of it in some way, or at least knowing what is going on.

As such thoughts, undiscussed, swirled about in my brain, I began to feel, more and more, that my life was actually pretty much in order. There was no long list of wrongs I wanted to correct or people I needed to see. In fact, I was feeling happy and fortunate. I have unbelievable friends, and I have as many as I like. I have a wonderful support group, an awesome dog who will always be looked after whatever my future, and no debts or things that have to get done. If the same thing had happened to me that happened to Jerome, I think everything would have been okay.

As my friend John was driving me up to Brantford for my operation, I was thinking about these matters. "Memento mori – remember I die", but my reaction was now, for the first time in my life, one of peace. I felt I had done alright.

As I was being prepped for the operation, the anesthesiologist came in to meet me. He was a great guy; I liked him immediately. He seemed very thorough in his explanation of what he was

Over going to do and the various options he had at his disposal if needed.

So, even though I felt that what had happened to Jerome Drayton could happen to me, I was not anxious or worried. I felt relaxed as I was wheeled to the operating room and transferred to the operating bed.

The next thing I remember is waking up almost three hours later (I always check the clock).

Someone began to set some sort of cold compress down the side of my body and asked me if I could feel it. As I became less groggy, I began to feel thankful. Yes, I was still here! I was getting a second chance.

I spent a long night in the hospital. My friend Clayton, who himself is recovering from major, life-threatening surgery, came to visit me, and we talked about many things for a long while. After he left, I spent the time trying to rest between the frequent medical checks and medications. All I could see was a big clock on the bare wall across from the end of my bed. The hands moved incredibly slowly; I never fell asleep.

In the morning, my surgeon, Dr. Lam, came in briefly to let me know that the operation had gone perfectly and that there were no restrictions. I was

allowed to put full weight on the repaired leg as soon as I could manage it, and I could not damage the new replacement. He encouraged me to begin physio as soon as possible. If I passed the testing by the hospital physiotherapist, I would be released later that morning. All I had to be able to do was be able to walk down the corridor outside the room with my walker and climb up and down a three-step podium. After completing that task, I received instructions for my at-home care and prescriptions to be filled. Then I waited for my ride, was wheeled out, and headed home with John.

Physio appointments with Barb at NorthShore Health Associates were set up and I had my first session two days later. I have been going daily during the first two weeks and will be continuing regular treatments as long as advised. My personal mantra at the moment is "to do the maximum that is recommended, but nothing more."

I have short-term and long-term goals in the quest to regain my mobility and to be able to walk fluidly. There is no commitment to getting back to running at this time. My immediate goal is to walk unaided indoors and then outdoors. A new spring is coming!

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