November 20, 2009
- Cupid Strikes!
Dear Mrs. Figgins:
I’ve been a widow for seven years. My husband was an alcoholic. We had three children.
All my life, I’ve put everyone else first. I’ve been wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, godmother, school teacher and friend.
Two years ago through friends I met a lovely man. I’ll call him Frank. We’re both in our 70’s and have fallen head over heels for each other. We feel young again!
My children have their own family and very active life. Yet for some reason, everyone is up in arms. It’s embarrassing. Franks kids have been lovely. Mine have been obstreperous.
Even though I have no money (Frank does), my kids actually think I’m being taken for a ride. If’ that’s true it’s a wonderful one. He’s kind, romantic and generous.
For the years I have left which good Lord blesses me with, I want to really live!
Do you think I’m being selfish?
Mrs. Gingsberg
Dear Mrs. Ginsberg:
There’s a Yiddish saying: “Old age, to the unlearned, is winter; to the learned, it’s harvest time.”
Enjoy the harvest and the ride, Mrs. Gingsberg.
Mrs. Figgins
Love, Relationships, Retirement, advice
