Chapter 25
EPILOGUE
Although the style of the writing of VIBRANT LIVING may seem overly aggressive and overly positive and optimistic, it is presented with a certain degree of humility. I encourage seniors, in fact all ages, to be active, contributing to the community and to be in charge of one's own health. However, I am well aware, as I get on with my own aging, that we can be struck down any time; that our will is powerful but sometimes not quite enough.
Some of our genes are designed to repair damaged body parts and diseases, and some are designed (unfortunately) to wear out. Scientists are working on increasing the number of healing genes, but still we must be aware of the reality of life and the inevitable aging process. The point of many of my remarks in VIBRANT LIVING is not just to stay the process of aging, but while we can, to live fully with the time that we have.
Fred G. Thompson
Ottawa, Canada
September, 2004