“Use It or Lose It” becomes significantly more relevant after sixty.
- Larry Potter
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
A friend of mine had knee surgery, but instead of using a walker and gradually transitioning to a cane, she chose to use a wheelchair. Ten years later, she was still in that wheelchair.
Mentally, physically, or relationally, when you intentionally stop doing something, it won’t be long before you can’t do it anymore.
I went to the gym this past Wednesday after missing six days to spend some time with Mom in Tennessee. In just those six days, it was difficult to complete my routine as easily as I had a week earlier. On the other hand, I went for our “regular” evening walks yesterday evening, and even with hills, I covered over 2 miles in 37 minutes.
A few weeks back, I needed to do a simple edit on this website. It had been almost a year since I had done any editing. It took me over an hour to find how to make a ten-second change.
This week, we were able to spend a couple of days with some friends at their family cabin in North Georgia. After the busy week we had before, I have to admit that I wish I had never agreed to go to the cabin. And yet I knew weekends like that with friends are what make great memories. We had some good food and great times. We took a pontoon ride on Burton Lake and saw Allen Jackson’s and Nick Sabein’s Houses (See below in that order). Never laughed so hard as when we played Dominio’s or what is known as "Mexican Train”...I won. So glad we didn’t give in to “taking it easy” and staying home.
When was the last time you were able to touch your toes, put on your shoes without sitting down, or take a mile-long walk? When was the last time you used a computer (not counting Facebook) to search for a solution to something that wasn't working? When was the last time you had friends over for a meal and played a game of "Mexican Train"?
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right. Those who are fearless never grow old.” Henry Ford
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