tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post6311200129097734955..comments2023-03-21T04:24:12.073-07:00Comments on My Own Velvet Room: Retirement?Linda Hoyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-74994688721336411612010-02-01T11:58:28.842-08:002010-02-01T11:58:28.842-08:00Retirement seems so far away for us, even though y...Retirement seems so far away for us, even though you and I are close to the same age. My husband and I had our kids a bit late and spread out in age. With one still in middle school, I think of retirement with longing, and whatever I'm doing, I picture more time for just the two of us, God willing!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-7208934007996245012010-02-01T06:33:35.596-08:002010-02-01T06:33:35.596-08:00I haven't gotten far enough in life to give it...I haven't gotten far enough in life to give it much thought, not really, but I think you've got the right idea. And I know you'll make it happen.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-5932990516148782782010-01-31T21:43:24.458-08:002010-01-31T21:43:24.458-08:00Linda dear,
I know that I will never retire as lo...Linda dear,<br /><br />I know that I will never retire as long as I am able to continue writing and illustrating. I love my "job," which I consider to be a blessing. It helps me connect with wonderful people everywhere.<br /><br />Please visit my new posting. It is all about writing!<br /><br />Shron Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-81538873175609102502010-01-31T16:18:20.135-08:002010-01-31T16:18:20.135-08:00retirement means a new adventure....retirement means a new adventure....Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-50223411687379666282010-01-31T16:16:18.047-08:002010-01-31T16:16:18.047-08:00Star - I wish you many blessings and good wishes a...Star - I wish you many blessings and good wishes as you plan for the next phase as well.<br /><br />Anonymous - I hope that you will share your blog with us when you get it going. It sounds like you have a lot of interesting things to share!<br /><br />Becky - and I wish the same for you, my friend!<br /><br />Donna - Despite your trials, how blessed you are in that you can look past them and see the blessings that God has brought!Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-13059087769493472782010-01-31T15:59:16.281-08:002010-01-31T15:59:16.281-08:00Retirement certainly never ended up being anything...Retirement certainly never ended up being anything I had dreamed or planned for. <br /><br />My life went from joy and shared retirement plans with my husband. Then I had to retire early due to chronic illness. And then my late husband died quickly and unexpectedly the year he was going to retire.<br /><br />But God has blessed me with so much more than I ever imagined. I'm loved by an incredible new husband, living well and fullfilling one dream I never imagined would happen...I'm writing and being published and winning writing contests!<br /><br />Keep on dreaming and planning and be open to the unexpected and wonderful blessings along the paths that come your way!Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-85955460626316001982010-01-31T13:34:44.123-08:002010-01-31T13:34:44.123-08:00You know you are really living, as long as you con...You know you are really living, as long as you continue to look forward to the next stage of your life. May the next stage be the best one yet!Hill Country Hippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723660054417859671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-69597122600856021422010-01-31T12:29:03.386-08:002010-01-31T12:29:03.386-08:00I am looking to start a blog which has the tone of...I am looking to start a blog which has the tone of this article in yours. I am a retired physician (1 1/2 years). I love retirement but as you have described-- I have not ridden off into the sunset. I have developed the many interests I had my whole life but never had a chance to follow. I have given presentations on my husband's and my travels all over the world, have joined two stamp clubs and given presentations there, attend mind body spirit group, have traveled to 50+ countries, am returning to my piano practice, my gardening, genalogy, etc. As you can see, I don't have time for all my interests, but I am going to start a blog in addition. Signed RenRaeRetired. I think that is going to be its title. Your idea is right on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-66014715328953661812010-01-31T11:31:14.757-08:002010-01-31T11:31:14.757-08:00Retirement should come to me in 3 years and 5 mont...Retirement should come to me in 3 years and 5 months Linda and I am truly looking forward to it. I only hope that I can keep my health reasonable so I am able to enjoy having more free time. Sometimes it scares me because I have been used to earning my own living and retirement will mean a drop in income at a time when I might want to be spending on the grandchildren (I haven't got yet!) I would like to think that I can remain useful for as long as possible.<br />I think you have the right ideas in place.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.com