I don't see it as suffering but rather another learning opportunity. As I move into the last chapters of my life I'm confronted with these realities and face a choice on how I will live through them. I choose to embrace the change, not be intimidated by it and change my ways to work through it. Yes, I am scared, but I decided to confront it face-to-face. I refuse to lie to myself and not acknowledge that my vessel is getting tired, not capable of performing like it did 30 years ago and it has been beat up along the way too.

As a self-governing individual I much acknowledge all of that and work around it with my wife, kids and clan / community. At some point I will find myself unable to be self-sufficient. My plan is to live life so that my life is done when that point comes. lol

Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Peace to you.