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Late-Life Epilepsy

Been falling a bit more often lately All caused by my fits of late-life epilepsy The only thing that could be serious If I crack my head on the edge of something hard Mostly I just slide down no harm no foul Luckily my two brawny sons Always seem to be close by To assist me in returning to my feet It's then I receive hell for not being more careful But they all have no idea what it's like I totally lose my balance Like I black out for an instant Life has some ups and downs... this is a down

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/4/2021 12:09:00 AM

Thank goodness for brawny sons! I don’t think we are adequately warned of all the surprises waiting for us in each new phase of life… but that’s probably best. Hoping you have only good surprises ahead :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/4/2021 4:02:00 AM

Your words are well taken my friend... thank you! Each new day presents exciting (?) new challenges! Have a great day!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/3/2021 9:19:00 AM

Jack, we all have our ailments, and some are more serious than others. Do the best you can. You are so right..."they all have no idea what it's like." Sympathies!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/3/2021 9:58:00 AM

And some are a lot more serious as you say! I'm about to investigate the purchase of a clicker to alert people as to where I am... although that's not often! That's life!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/3/2021 7:39:00 AM

It sucks getting on in years, wear a crash helmet Tom

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/3/2021 7:45:00 AM

Serious and silly LOL We all must take this as part of life! I'm wearing my crash helmet now!!!