Toni Foster:  

I suppose I should put something meaningful here. I am grateful to have finally gotten old. Getting older beats the alternative. I never thought I'd live past my 50s so when I hit 60, I was rapt. And I have found being old to be so freeing. I feel free from all the trappings and petty societal and self-imposed trappings of youth. I am free to create beauty, which is infinitely more fulfilling than physical beauty. Life is a marvellous and fascinating gift. I love this planet and appreciate life in all of its forms... the flora and fauna, the earth, water and skies. I cherish every day that I get on this planet. I am so content. I found the secrets of happiness... there are only three: gratitude for whatever you have; love is given... if you really want to feel loved you must give love; and a sense of humour above all. These three things will fill you with the glory of joy. They are three treasures that we can take with us when we die. Love is tricky. The more you give love, the more love you feel. And, like respect, it must start with self. We can only give what we have. My life has been ordinary. Yet there have been many adventures. I was married for 14 years, then divorced. After many years, I am remarried to a most loving man. I am the mother of five amazing people, all grown, some with not only kids of their own, but grandchildren of their own. So I am a great grandmother of 7 beautiful children. Though I have five children, only one (a daughter) was by birth. I have three adopted children (one boy and two girls) and one fost...Expand for more