ltdiver 3 #1 January 3, 2007 Just watching a replay of President Gerald Ford's funeral which was conducted this morning in our Nations Capital. I'm watching the bravery of Betty Ford, a wonderful woman who started the revolution of what the 1st Lady stood for. She didn't hide the fact that she battled breast cancer and stepped up to welcome the world into the White House. The camera panned across the congregation and caught Nancy Reagan. Another wonderful woman who loved her man deeply as well. These women, to me, embodied the fullness of what a true union and mate really are. Standing by their man and standing tall for human kind. I admire them both. They are now surrounded by their wonderful children, raised to be leaders in their own right. However, the thought struck me that these caregiver women have both outlived their mates. Is there something that keeps these astounding woman going? Why is it that women live longer (on average)? Is it our lifestyle? Is it our strength? Is it in our genes? Is it a giver-caretaker personality? Gerald Ford rests in peace now. Betty's strength will continue on. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 January 3, 2007 do you know why men die earlier? because they want to I don't have a serious answerfor you, did their husbands die earlier or did they marry older men? I know the fact that they beat cancer is something you are pointing out but I think it may just be coincidence.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #3 January 3, 2007 Did you notice she still dyes her hair at 88??? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 January 3, 2007 I don't remember where I seen the studies but in general women do live longer then men... the lucky few men that are blessed with a long life are almost always surounded by more women... then men... (at rest homes and such...) I know my grandfather was very popular at his rest home while he was there... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 January 3, 2007 Ronald Reagan born February 6, 1911-June 5, 2004 However, Alzheimers took him alot earlier. Nancy Reagan born July 6, 1921 Gerald Ford born July 14, 1913-December 26, 2006 Betty Ford born April 8, 1918 Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 January 3, 2007 Quotein general women do live longer then men... Yes, in general we do. In these two cases, however, the woman continue in health long after their husband's health began to fail. Why is that? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #7 January 3, 2007 I have seen it from two perspectives, the personal one and the general public. Among my uncles/aunts, they are kind of a religious crowd and don't drink/smoke/etc. My uncles are in fair health for being in their 70s-80s. Among the public, smoking and drinking seem to bring on stuff like heart problems and weight related issues. Women who smoke don't do that well at all. Smoking is closing the gender gap. Women seem to better handle the lifestyle changes of being older. They are more active because their definition of fun is different. They do more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 January 3, 2007 QuoteDid you notice she still dyes her hair at 88??? What's wrong with that? Is there a certain age where you are supposed to stop caring about your appearance?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 January 3, 2007 QuoteWomen seem to better handle the lifestyle changes of being older. They are more active because their definition of fun is different. They do more. Interesting observation. Do go on. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
