That is a prayer you were trying to remember Nanny. Its called The Serenity Prayer and it reads: "God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to Change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the Difference". Very powerful prayer! Good video. Love your positive attitude 😊🌹💕
Nanny I am all too familiar with death. I have lost just about all my family with the exception of one brother, I lost my parents 3 years apart & my grandmother three years after my dad. I have lost all of my very close friends, & that has affected me, I am 68 years old & am basically alone. But I have a personal faith in God , & that sustains me.
Oh my goodness...I am 67yrs old and my name is Pamela as well...and I really could have written this comment myself. Same situation! Prayers for you and all here! God Bless you all! ⚘🙏⚘🙏⚘
My great grandfather told enjoy life and family and everything else you can do. Don't worry about the small stuff it will take care of it self and resolve the big stuff so it goes away before the end. Then write a book of your life so everyone can learn about what to do? Thank you for all you do to help and make everyone laugh
My mother was almost 91 when she passed.She would say to me in the last 6 months before she passed that she wished she would pass. She said she always wanted to die in her sleep. I took care of her since 2013 when she got colon cancer. She flew thru surgery and continued on. Her saying to me how she wanted to die and how soon always bothered me. There were times I would check on her and she would be asleep and I feared she had passed away because I couldn’t see her breathing. Of course she would finally wake up and I would be re leaved . The day she passed away, I went over to the addiction and she wasn’t in her chair and I called for her thinking she was in the bathroom and as I was heading back to bathroom and I didn’t see her. I looked in her room and she was in bed. As usual I thought she was sleeping. I thought she was sleeping because she didn’t feel well. I placed my hands on hers and she was cold. She would feel cold when she was alive. I then tried to puller her arm away from her body and it wouldn’t move. It was at that point I realized what was happening. It frightened me terribly. She would always warn me the day was coming but I refused to hear it. I was grateful she passed the way she wanted to. It made me feel better she got her wish.
The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr!! I just turned 73 and my Irish-Greek mother loved that prayer. The Irish side were consummate worriers-finding fear and doom at every turn. My Greek grandfather, however, was a living embodiment of Our Lord. Such a peaceful, quiet, loving, hardworking man. I simply was and am at my best recalling my 18 years with him and try to emulate him every day!💙🇬🇷🍀
Thank you for the last two videos addressing some of the more serious issues we face as we age. I have noticed that since I turned 70, sadness and depression have emerged thinking of how little time I might have left. I am starting to realize that wasting that time worrying about the future is just that... a waste of time, precious time. Keep these types of videos coming. They are helpful, encouraging, and uplifting. Love to you and Moosie ❤
Yes, major adjustments made here at home. Christmas decor to a minimum, grocery shopping twice a week instead of once (no more ALL at once) I enjoy getting out of the house. I don't buy things I don't need (no place to store them), clothes are lasting longer (wearing aprons now) and cooking 2- day meals. I'm enjoying less stress and labor! Thanks for the pep talk! (I'm changing the things I can 😄)
You are a wonderful encouragement. I am 80, have had major health issues, but as the old song says “I don't worry about tomorrow, I just live from day to day.” I have the serenity prayer in my house that I read every day. Love the bloopers!!!! Continue please💖
My biggest fear is whether my daughter will have enough funds for her future, as costs keep going up, as why I scramble to save as much as I do. I love the subject matter today. You are one of my best friends.
You are so wise Nanny. You have become my mentor. I look at you and think "that's how i want to do it". Thank you so much for yours and Moosie's love ❤️ xx
This was a wonderful video❤ I’m 66 and my husband is 69. We are already having the things for older adults in our house. I can barely walk, because of 4 collapse disc and other things. He’s in late stages of cancer. That is my favorite quote. We just thank God for other day and try not to worry so much. ❤
The hardest thing to overcome is the trauma you experience as a child for it colors how you will view all aspects of life as you grow older. Some are more successful at healing while others cannot. Accepting that you do not have control over certain things in life is not easy for the many who are the "fixers" in their families. However, it can be done. I wish you all the strength to carry on with more positivity in your life. 🙏
Hi Nanny! You always look great but today you looked like you had a special light about you. I agree with everything you said, especially “It’s in God’s hands”. The bloopers were my favorite part and it was funny when Moosie was trying to help from the peanut gallery. 😂🤣♥️
One little tip is try not to worry about things during the evening hours, things always look worse then; it's dark, cold, we are tired, and our energy is low, so it's a bad time to begin thinking about worrisome matters. My late husband gave me that advice years ago and it has served me well. Instead, schedule a specific time for the next day to think about the issue/s, and to come up with some steps moving toward solving them, e.g. 11:00-11:15 am. When you have accomplished that 15 minutes, get up, go out and treat yourself to a little something!
That's a wonderful idea Marion. I am definitely going to try that as I do all my worrying when I get in bed in the night time .. thus I can't get to sleep or wake up cuz of things on my mind. Thanks for sharing that with us 🙏😊
My husband & I own & operate a funeral home (although we'd like to retire, just haven't found a buyer yet) and I can tell you this first hand. The families with no faith approach & react to death & dying completely differently than those WITH faith. It's the difference between night and day. I pray that those who have a great fear of dying will find the faith & hope in our Lord and realize we are truly spiritual beings having a human experience. I encourage people not to be afraid to talk about death, as we will all experience it in the end. Love, hugs, and blessings to you & Moosie from West Texas --
Oh Nanny, you had us howling with your try at the beautiful serenity prayer. I am a happily recovering alcoholic for a long time now, and that prayer is my mantra. Only people with little exposure to my disease would have difficulty with remembering it. I am so grateful that in your huge Irish Catholic family you have escaped the dreaded disease of alcoholism . Blessings on you and the Moose and your wonderful family. We hope you have a delightful time sharing stories and memories with your brothers over their visit! Our love to you all.
Loved the video Nanny. I always try to remember the Serenity Prayer but also “ Don’t worry about anything but Pray about everything “!!! Have an awesome, memorable visit with your brothers!❤
@@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose Mine too. Although the older I get, the less often because there just isn't as much to worry about or I should say I just don't sweat the small stuff anymore. But I still do quote her when the big stuff encroaches on my peace.
We nicknamed our firstborn daughter Fearless Freep! She was not afraid of anything. The whole time she was in college, she ran with the Fredericksburg, Va Fire Department as well as their Rescue Squad and also with the Lake of the Woods Wilderness Search and Rescue Team. What wonderful life skills she learned from those groups that she was able to incorporate in her career in law enforcement. For instance, she was often used to teach first aid and CPR in the academy classes. Her days in the search and rescue team taught her to read maps as easily as she read classic literature which came in handy at times. She is the most prepared woman on the face of the Earth! I was raised by the The Worry Warts of the Mid South Club but am trying to think outside of that box. I do enjoy your posts so much.
Oh Nanny…I love all of your videos. You are so spot on with your knowledge of the important things in life! The bloopers at the end are priceless and know that I am not laughing at you, but with your frustration. I think it should be a regular segment at the end of all of these! You do so well and it’s to be expected to have a “moment” now and then. ❤
I know that as we enter into our final years it’s only natural to have anxiety and concerns about our future, and I try not to let these feelings take over so that I can enjoy my life to the fullest. Having said this, because I am now on my own I’ve tried to plan for the inevitable by preparing files with every detail for my family regarding house expenses, bank accounts, and all personal information that they might need when something happens to me. I’m also in the process of eliminating items from my home of 39 years that I know my family wouldn’t necessarily want or need, so that they won’t be burdened with this chore, and I know from friends and other family members that have passed on what a difficult task this becomes for the family. As depressing as all this sounds, it actually has made me feel less anxious, as I know that everything will be in order, and I can now get on with enjoying my remaining years. Your topic really hit home Nanny, and although we all know we can’t avoid the inevitable, at least we can still look forward to each wonderful new day. 😘🤗
Your future planning and purging of material things are admirable, Kathleen…and I know that it is probably a huge relief to children .I’m sure it does TAKE AWAY stress and you can enjoy your life❤️
Nanny you are such a blessing! You are just a God send to us! Thank you, Nanny and Moosie! This was such a timely video for me. In the past 7 years, I have gone through 7 serious surgeries and didn't worry about having them at all. Now I am facing knee replacement surgery on Monday the 29th and I have been stressed about it. I feel much better after listening to you Nanny. It is in God's hands. Thank you, Dear Sweet Nanny! ❤🙏 Enjoy your time with your brothers!
Great topic today! It’s very true. There is no sense in worrying because what you can do something about, you should just do it. What you can’t do anything about, worrying won’t help. I absolutely loved your outtakes at the end! You are both adorable!!! I hope you have a wonderful time with your brothers! Love you both!
Boy I love your channel! You are so full of life and upbeat and encouraging. I’m not quite your age, but I’m 70 and not far behind you. Prayers for a complete speedy recovery. Have a fun visit with your brothers!!
Your thoughtful words of wisdom are appreciated and thank you for sharing. I need to learn to turn over my fears and worries to my higher power. I’m going to work on that! Love seeing your blooper today, it made me appreciate you even more! Have a wonderful visit with your brothers. ❤
Love the serenity prayer…one I always say and try to practice. Having to move my 88 year old mom soon out of her independent living villa into an Assisted Living apartment, oh my, so expensive at over $6500 a month but she has fears of living independently so we think it’s best to get her moved now before I venture on my breast cancer journey. Life is so challenging…your videos always are encouraging on subjects that are so very real..thank you Nanny. ❤️
Nanny, you tell it like it is, and you have such a positive and wonderful take on this aging process! You are one sharp cookie! We can all learn so much from you. I'm 74 and I am getting rid of so much stuff to Value Village (Savers). Stuff that I don't use. I feel great when I clear space. This makes me feel less stressed and more ready to 'live in the moment'. Thank you, Nanny, for always thinking of us too.
I’ve been following you for a while now and I always get uplifted no matter which subject matter you choose to go into. This episode was a God send as I just lost my husband less than two months ago after almost a month of hospitalization with two cath-lab procedures. It was grueling to see him suffering but I was there with him daily which was hard but comforting to us both. Your talk helped me tremendously and I thank you for addressing life the way you do. I do thank God for the life he has given me. Especially the wonderful years with my beloved spouse who I miss so much. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I think it's so wonderful that your moose is so helpful, rather than smug when you make those minor word mistakes. We all do it but I find that some significant others really love to harp on those minor things. Anyway good for y'all I'm so happy you have each other and are supportive.
Hi Mary Ellen! Good to see you up and about! Changing abilities as we age is hard to accept. I hire people to do more and more like lawn/garden chores and household chores.Its OK.
I loooove watching you nannie .. you always cover something that helps me soooo much and today was exactly what I needed to hear..I lost my sweet mom 3 years ago and really needed someone to help me with the advise she would have given me on these issues and I’m so thankful for the subjects you share❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love your videos! My sister and I are in our 60's and we are devising ways to adjust to things as needed to make our lives easier as we age. My sister has struggled with medical issues over the past few years which really excellerated her need to adjust what she does and how she does things. Definitely much easier to accept aging when you have a plan as you go! Thanks for the great content and hugs to the hubby!
Nanny, what a solid topic for this community. I kind of think that “fears” are more like concerns, but as you said, so much is not in our control. I worry more that life in our beautiful country is changing so rapidly, that for our children and grandchildren, their lives will not be as blessed as ours has been. But even with that, it is not really in our control and I have to believe that there is a bigger plan. So I choose to find gratitude in my daily life, take good care of myself (and my husband), and God willing enjoy many more healthy, fulfilling years. Cheers to knowing what we can and can’t control…..and being grateful for the life we have.❤🙏
When I hear the word Worry, I think of Joyce Meyers explanation of it. Worry is self inflected torment! It's like sitting in a rocking chair and rocking. It keeps you busy but gets you nowhere! I know, easier said then done. God bless!
I loved the blooper at the end. It was a good laugh after a serious topic. My sister and I love your channel. You are so real. Have a good visit with your brothers.
So encouraging! I'm in my early 70's and enjoy your videos tremendously - this one has been one of my favorites. They give us something to think about ... concentrating on the positive and dealing with the challenges. And love that you ended with the Serenity Prayer - so meaningful in the context of aging!
Oh Nanny, I'm still smiling over the serenity prayer, that's an oldie. I'm pretty much at peace with all of what you spoke but will be much better when it gets a little warmer in Massachusetts!! Loosing my husband, almost two years now, was my biggest fear but am adjusting. I do not decorate much anymore because I hate having to take it all down and putting it away. I don't have any canes or walking aides but I beat you all, I have a lift! I have an addition over a garage which is 18 steps up and no way can I get groceries or pkgs. up without the lift. I ride it as well which is great when the arthritic knees don't want to cooperate. Enjoy your visit with your brothers and family. God bless.
Hi Nanny as always Love seeing you. I'm in my middle 60's and I have let go of a lot that I used to worry about , it really feels good to let go. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, it's always uplifting. Have a Fantastic visit with your brothers. 🤗❤
I love this channel and Nanny is gorgeous!!!! Im 51, and yes, I have fears all the time. Its scary getting older and then the thought of illness and death.
Infants have an innate fear of falling. But I grew up thinking ,before I do anything or say anything. I'm still that way now. I fear falling, and having to be laid up for years recovering. I have gone through hell with chronic pain. So now we have found the right meds, and I can walk and feel better. So I fear going back in to that.
Hi Nanny and Moose, I’m just getting through a rough patch with my illness , and most of the things you have been saying are all the things I have made my self miserable worrying about , I am so glad I looked up Nanny and Moose this evening you have made me realise it’s normal to have all these fears that are magnified when alone , with just Boris my cat for company but when not well I don’t feel like company . I just want to say you have lifted my mood realising I’m not the only one alone and not well and in my eighties and feeling sorry for my self . and the end bit with you trying to remember the words to it’s like a prayer but you two had me laughing so much as that’s just how I am trying to remember things how you have lightened my mood Thank you and God bless us all 💕💕🥰
I disagree when you say that as we age our fears become less. No. They become more. When you are young, you have time on your side to alter your course or to go in a new direction to improve your life. At our age, we just don't the time and many of us do not have the means. Gratitude is very nice but it does not take away reality.
She didn’t say we will have no fears. Check out Erikson’s stages of development. He suggests painful, difficult unresolved issues of the past can contribute to fear in our older years. If we have done “good enough” in resolving the past and present circumstances, gratitude is possible, even if we are quite limited in any way. Nanny’s videos that previously talked about gratitude mentions this. Nanny has plenty of challenges yet she is grateful for the little things. And she’s able to list numerous ones. I’m so impressed with her adaptability and resilience.
I have bladder cancer and think will I have to suffer a lot. But I just don't go there. I take one day at a time and are thankful I am not suffering. We are in our eighties. My husband is able to do our housework and I help too. We don't have family near us and no close friends. I enjoyed your video.
I’ve determined to live in the moment The Lords given me, (I’m not always successful 🙃), It’s been really helpful, also, to look back on my life and see so many times He took care of me and knowing He won’t stop❤❤❤❤ He makes life livable ❤️
@@normaotts2260 my husband had very aggressive bladder cancer. He took treatments for 3 years and today when the urologist did a scope he is considered cancer free. He is 77 years old. Praise God.
Oh Nanny thank you so much. I really enjoyed this video. It really was something to really think about which I think about all of the time but we must believe and leave it to God and just be happy because most of the time people are so sad I know I have been there and sometimes I do go through thatand that’s how I am. I worry about my kids my grandson but sometimes we have to just trust that they will be OK.❤ and we have to be grateful and blessed that we are here and we’re able to walk even if you can’t walk at least you’re alive and just being alive is a Beautifullest thing in the world to have that and know your alive . Love you and moose sending love and blessings ❤
thank you. sometimes i do feel lonely without my husband but thank God I have a wonderful family and close friends. My health is good but even in the middle of all these blessings I still miss my guy. the mrs.widow of bigjac
Hi Nanny. Those clips were funny. You r so cute. I give my life to God n let him take care of me at my age. I only face things when they happen. Sometimes I try to forget about things n know God has me. ❤
Nanny I live in a small 2 bedroom cottage in a lake environment. I keep a small Christmas tree on a table in front of a window. When taking it down I keep all decorations on tree , cover it with plastic bag and put it away in my She Shed. For Christmas we just take bag off and display it! Easy peasy!
I am 65 and disabled with MS. I have so enjoyed your videos. Because it makes me put clothes on that look nice and do my face whether I leave my house or not. Also I just had a cancer taken off my nose, and the doctor told me I could use Vaseline to help moisturize my face. I thought of you right away
Nanny, you really hit home with this video! The Christmas Decorations one, was #1. I put less on the tree, just the ones that mean the most and the homemade special ones, hand made by my grandson when he was very young! I’m one who hates to take my tree down at all! You just took my mind off several things that I’ve been worried about and I thank you for sharing the thoughts, ideas and love that you radiate! Thank you! Love to you and Moosie! The Serenity Prayer is so true❤️🙏
I agree about fear and anxiety lessening as we age. I think after loosing my husband of 40 years lm not afraid of dying, in hope of seeing him again. I laughed at your bloopers, that would be me!
this video was a pure delight to watch ............I just turned 80 also a November girl still working and joking to my clients that some days 80 is the new 90 I am also in Southern Cal actually very close to you so your adventures resonate you are amazing keep keeping on Blessings to you both .
Hi Mary Ellen! Thank you so much! You hit it out of the park on this video and I know so many people, including me, REALLY appreciate you. You make a difference. I can see your excitement about your brothers and I'm so happy for you!❤
I turn to GOD to help me with my fear. He tells me to be anxious for nothing but to bring our worries to HIM. I give it to him. I try to live in the moment. I have hobbies and I try to get up every day and do the little things that I can feel like I can accomplish. I try to keep my body comfortable and my mind busy. I hope yall have a wonderful weekend. Hope your brothers visit is happy.😊
❤❤❤ May I hug you Nanny? Everything you said in this video is a tool we can all use. Amen! It is all in God’s hands! Mathew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. I’m so glad you mentioned about minimizing the things we buy cause carrying those heavy things in the bus is getting to be very difficult now at this stage of my life. I will be 69 years old in March and if it weren’t for this plantar fasciitis I would still be averaging 3 miles a day doing my errands but now I have to take the bus and it’s only one stop ride. Ridiculous! But like you said adjusting and acceptance and of course gratitude. I’m grateful I can still climb up the steps to get on the bus. This past Christmas I was telling myself I wonder how long I can still get the boxes of Christmas decorations from the garage and take them inside the house. Hopefully a long time yet. Like you said, it’s all in God’s hands. Thank you very very much for such an eye opening video, Nanny! Continued prayers for you and your Moose! ❤❤❤
Nanny,my main fear is falling and being able to get up.Last Fed.18 that happened to me I was walking towards my SUV . My foot had a spontaneous fracture, I kept my mouth shut and board ed a plane for from Fl to Va limped for 5 weeks and enjoyed myself .soon as I fell I had 5 young men help me help me to get up My fears were Coquoredd 76 and stlll fly ing, I did have to ‘fess up’ but was happy, it was painful but ok we had. 83 today and supposed to 87 by the Weekend. Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
You have no idea how much I needed this!! I’ve love our God and know where I’m going but still get so scared and sad! Sometimes my thoughts only focus on that!
Spot on Nanny! Faith or fear. We take each day as it comes and trust God. We are very careful as our balance has changed. Jim Woodford gives a beautiful account of his death experience. He died for 11 hours and came back with a beautiful and moving account of where he went. We do go on. Death is not the end. 🙏✝️🥰
So much appreciate your videos. I liked your 'rainy day' decision. The world is always stressing do this now; hurry , hurry. It's good to have a day to slow down. May not be a total halt, but at least a few hours to enjoy the day. Take care.
I appreciate you and your videos. They lessen my fears about growing older. My personal faith 🙏 has meant the world to me. The many challenges faced throughout life, has been the inner stability by God's Spirit, that has kept me and I've found I've grown as a person. I've found that the Lord is worthy to be trusted, that did not happen overnight ❤ Love you amd Moose, i pray for you often and so very, very thankful for you 🙏💗
Where do I start…. It’s my belief not to worry too much as it is energy draining and know that our life has already been planned out by Him before our arrival. It’s humanistic to have all those thoughts and emotions you described, but we just do the best we can. I try to live with the knowledge that if we’ve lived our best life by His guidance I will be ready to enter into His kingdom. My belief is death is not the end but the beginning. Really too much to go in to here. Thanks Nanny for your videos as they certainly are thought provoking. Blessings to you and Moosie. Xo
Nanny this is the best TH-cam video!!! I'm actually laughing 😂 out loud! YES senior moments and it feels so good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for being so REAL! You are a very special person who has come into my life and for which I am so grateful! By the way your hair looks stunning in this video. I must say as a fairly new person to your TH-cam channel I have been enjoying catching up on all your older videos. God bless you and keep you and your family in His care always ❤
@@lonniec1073 Lonnie yes Nanny's videos are a blessing! I found her at a very dark time in my life. Her positivity brightened my days. Timing is everything in life. She just appeared one day on my TH-cam feed. I almost past her by but I thought there are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a purpose. I took a look at the video and I was hooked! I always say when the student is ready the teacher appears lol 😂! I was ready and Nanny was a real teacher in her life! Have a great day!
Oh my double god the end blooper was the best ever..I’m the same..and you made me feel normal..I know that phrase so easily UNTIL I have to say it aloud to someone.LOL thanks Nanny and Moosey .☘️
That is a prayer you were trying to remember Nanny. Its called The Serenity Prayer and it reads: "God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to Change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the Difference". Very powerful prayer! Good video. Love your positive attitude 😊🌹💕
Nanny I am all too familiar with death. I have lost just about all my family with the exception of one brother, I lost my parents 3 years apart & my grandmother three years after my dad. I have lost all of my very close friends, & that has affected me, I am 68 years old & am basically alone. But I have a personal faith in God , & that sustains me.
Oh my goodness...I am 67yrs old and my name is Pamela as well...and I really could have written this comment myself. Same situation! Prayers for you and all here! God Bless you all! ⚘🙏⚘🙏⚘
Me too. One brother who lives across the country. I'm still working and have my church family.
Thank God that He promised to heal all our diseases in Psalm 103:3. That relieves me knowing that.
I too find peace in the knowledge of eternity with my Lord😊
Hello from Paraguay!
My great grandfather told enjoy life and family and everything else you can do. Don't worry about the small stuff it will take care of it self and resolve the big stuff so it goes away before the end. Then write a book of your life so everyone can learn about what to do? Thank you for all you do to help and make everyone laugh
My mother was almost 91 when she passed.She would say to me in the last 6 months before she passed that she wished she would pass. She said she always wanted to die in her sleep. I took care of her since 2013 when she got colon cancer. She flew thru surgery and continued on. Her saying to me how she wanted to die and how soon always bothered me. There were times I would check on her and she would be asleep and I feared she had passed away because I couldn’t see her breathing. Of course she would finally wake up and I would be re leaved . The day she passed away, I went over to the addiction and she wasn’t in her chair and I called for her thinking she was in the bathroom and as I was heading back to bathroom and I didn’t see her. I looked in her room and she was in bed. As usual I thought she was sleeping. I thought she was sleeping because she didn’t feel well. I placed my hands on hers and she was cold. She would feel cold when she was alive. I then tried to puller her arm away from her body and it wouldn’t move. It was at that point I realized what was happening. It frightened me terribly. She would always warn me the day was coming but I refused to hear it. I was grateful she passed the way she wanted to. It made me feel better she got her wish.
The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr!!
I just turned 73 and my Irish-Greek mother loved that prayer. The Irish side were consummate worriers-finding fear and doom at every turn. My Greek grandfather, however, was a living embodiment of Our Lord. Such a peaceful, quiet, loving, hardworking man. I simply was and am at my best recalling my 18 years with him and try to emulate him every day!💙🇬🇷🍀
How wonderful to have such love and admiration for your Grandpa,Julie..❤️
Thank you for the last two videos addressing some of the more serious issues we face as we age. I have noticed that since I turned 70, sadness and depression have emerged thinking of how little time I might have left. I am starting to realize that wasting that time worrying about the future is just that... a waste of time, precious time. Keep these types of videos coming. They are helpful, encouraging, and uplifting. Love to you and Moosie ❤
Yes, major adjustments made here at home. Christmas decor to a minimum, grocery shopping twice a week instead of once (no more ALL at once) I enjoy getting out of the house. I don't buy things I don't need (no place to store them), clothes are lasting longer (wearing aprons now) and cooking 2- day meals. I'm enjoying less stress and labor!
Thanks for the pep talk! (I'm changing the things I can 😄)
You are a wonderful encouragement. I am 80, have had major health issues, but as the old song says “I don't worry about tomorrow, I just live from day to day.”
I have the serenity prayer in my house that I read every day.
Love the bloopers!!!! Continue please💖
My biggest fear is whether my daughter will have enough funds for her future, as costs keep going up, as why I scramble to save as much as I do. I love the subject matter today. You are one of my best friends.
You are so wise Nanny. You have become my mentor. I look at you and think "that's how i want to do it". Thank you so much for yours and Moosie's love ❤️ xx
This was a wonderful video❤ I’m 66 and my husband is 69. We are already having the things for older adults in our house. I can barely walk, because of 4 collapse disc and other things. He’s in late stages of cancer. That is my favorite quote. We just thank God for other day and try not to worry so much. ❤
Sending love , hugs snd prayers for you both,Vicky…🙏❤️
Thank you♥️
The hardest thing to overcome is the trauma you experience as a child for it colors how you will view all aspects of life as you grow older. Some are more successful at healing while others cannot. Accepting that you do not have control over certain things in life is not easy for the many who are the "fixers" in their families. However, it can be done. I wish you all the strength to carry on with more positivity in your life. 🙏
Hi Nanny! You always look great but today you looked like you had a special light about you. I agree with everything you said, especially “It’s in God’s hands”. The bloopers were my favorite part and it was funny when Moosie was trying to help from the peanut gallery. 😂🤣♥️
It's a "new normal" for we old timers! Thanks for these videos Nanny!
One little tip is try not to worry about things during the evening hours, things always look worse then; it's dark, cold, we are tired, and our energy is low, so it's a bad time to begin thinking about worrisome matters. My late husband gave me that advice years ago and it has served me well. Instead, schedule a specific time for the next day to think about the issue/s, and to come up with some steps moving toward solving them, e.g. 11:00-11:15 am. When you have accomplished that 15 minutes, get up, go out and treat yourself to a little something!
Good thinking, Marion…thank you for sharing…❤️
Excellent advice!
That's a wonderful idea Marion. I am definitely going to try that as I do all my worrying when I get in bed in the night time .. thus I can't get to sleep or wake up cuz of things on my mind. Thanks for sharing that with us 🙏😊
My husband & I own & operate a funeral home (although we'd like to retire, just haven't found a buyer yet) and I can tell you this first hand. The families with no faith approach & react to death & dying completely differently than those WITH faith. It's the difference between night and day. I pray that those who have a great fear of dying will find the faith & hope in our Lord and realize we are truly spiritual beings having a human experience. I encourage people not to be afraid to talk about death, as we will all experience it in the end. Love, hugs, and blessings to you & Moosie from West Texas --
@candyboyer, Greetings from the SW edge of the Piney Woods, fellow Texan!
Thank you, Candy, for a beautiful explanation…❤️🙏
Yes.. that was beautiful.... Having the Lord in your ❤ makes a great difference....
Oh Nanny, you had us howling with your try at the beautiful serenity prayer. I am a happily recovering alcoholic for a long time now, and that prayer is my mantra. Only people with little exposure to my disease would have difficulty with remembering it. I am so grateful that in your huge Irish Catholic family you have escaped the dreaded disease of alcoholism . Blessings on you and the Moose and your wonderful family. We hope you have a delightful time sharing stories and memories with your brothers over their visit! Our love to you all.
We have several good friends who have been life long recovered AA members…I have the utmost respect for you, Launa…🙏❤️
Loved the video Nanny. I always try to remember the Serenity Prayer but also “ Don’t worry about anything but Pray about everything “!!! Have an awesome, memorable visit with your brothers!❤
The Serenity Prayer is my "go to" always. You had me laughing out loud cuz it CAN be confusing for us seniors. Love U nanny!
“I can’t think about that right now.
If I do, I’ll go crazy.
I’ll think about it tomorrow.”
~ Scarlett O’Hara
I often quote her , my friend…in fact …that’s been my motto at times for many years!❤️
@@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose Mine too. Although the older I get, the less often because there just isn't as much to worry about or I should say I just don't sweat the small stuff anymore. But I still do quote her when the big stuff encroaches on my peace.
We nicknamed our firstborn daughter Fearless Freep! She was not afraid of anything. The whole time she was in college, she ran with the Fredericksburg, Va Fire Department as well as their Rescue Squad and also with the Lake of the Woods Wilderness Search and Rescue Team. What wonderful life skills she learned from those groups that she was able to incorporate in her career in law enforcement. For instance, she was often used to teach first aid and CPR in the academy classes. Her days in the search and rescue team taught her to read maps as easily as she read classic literature which came in handy at times. She is the most prepared woman on the face of the Earth! I was raised by the The Worry Warts of the Mid South Club but am trying to think outside of that box. I do enjoy your posts so much.
Oh Nanny…I love all of your videos. You are so spot on with your knowledge of the important things in life! The bloopers at the end are priceless and know that I am not laughing at you, but with your frustration. I think it should be a regular segment at the end of all of these! You do so well and it’s to be expected to have a “moment” now and then. ❤
Thank you Nanny, enjoy your time with your brothers 🤗
My motto is “ one day day at a time please Jesus “ 🙏🏻♥
I know that as we enter into our final years it’s only natural to have anxiety and concerns about our future, and I try not to let these feelings take over so that I can enjoy my life to the fullest. Having said this, because I am now on my own I’ve tried to plan for the inevitable by preparing files with every detail for my family regarding house expenses, bank accounts, and all personal information that they might need when something happens to me. I’m also in the process of eliminating items from my home of 39 years that I know my family wouldn’t necessarily want or need, so that they won’t be burdened with this chore, and I know from friends and other family members that have passed on what a difficult task this becomes for the family. As depressing as all this sounds, it actually has made me feel less anxious, as I know that everything will be in order, and I can now get on with enjoying my remaining years. Your topic really hit home Nanny, and although we all know we can’t avoid the inevitable, at least we can still look forward to each wonderful new day.
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Your future planning and purging of material things are admirable, Kathleen…and I know that it is probably a huge relief to children .I’m sure it does TAKE AWAY stress and you can enjoy your life❤️
Nanny you are such a blessing! You are just a God send to us! Thank you, Nanny and Moosie! This was such a timely video for me. In the past 7 years, I have gone through 7 serious surgeries and didn't worry about having them at all. Now I am facing knee replacement surgery on Monday the 29th and I have been stressed about it. I feel much better after listening to you Nanny. It is in God's hands. Thank you, Dear Sweet Nanny! ❤🙏 Enjoy your time with your brothers!
Sending love , prayers and good thoughts for yoursurgery, Johnny…heal quickly…your attitude is so admirable! 🙏❤️
Great topic today! It’s very true. There is no sense in worrying because what you can do something about, you should just do it. What you can’t do anything about, worrying won’t help.
I absolutely loved your outtakes at the end! You are both adorable!!!
I hope you have a wonderful time with your brothers! Love you both!
If we have time to worry …we have time to pray!❤️
Boy I love your channel! You are so full of life and upbeat and encouraging. I’m not quite your age, but I’m 70 and not far behind you. Prayers for a complete speedy recovery. Have a fun visit with your brothers!!
Thanks for being here with us,Darlene, and enjoying.❤️
Your thoughtful words of wisdom are appreciated and thank you for sharing. I need to learn to turn over my fears and worries to my higher power. I’m going to work on that! Love seeing your blooper today, it made me appreciate you even more! Have a wonderful visit with your brothers. ❤
Love your blooper at the end! You are such a joy!
Love the serenity prayer…one I always say and try to practice. Having to move my 88 year old mom soon out of her independent living villa into an Assisted Living apartment, oh my, so expensive at over $6500 a month but she has fears of living independently so we think it’s best to get her moved now before I venture on my breast cancer journey. Life is so challenging…your videos always are encouraging on subjects that are so very real..thank you Nanny. ❤️
I learn a lot from your vlog. I'm 70 now. Thank you so much as your vlog accompany me daily after I do my chorus
Thanks for trying to cheer us up, Nanny! Loved the bloopers! Wish we could have heard Moosie laughing. God Bless us all! Grammy from Texas
@jackiemontogmery125...Greetings from Magnolia, fellow Texan
@@sleighet-xf6tv Right back at you Texan from Magnolia! Glad to say hello to you. Grammy from Texas
Nanny, you tell it like it is, and you have such a positive and wonderful take on this aging process! You are one sharp cookie! We can all learn so much from you. I'm 74 and I am getting rid of so much stuff to Value Village (Savers). Stuff that I don't use. I feel great when I clear space. This makes me feel less stressed and more ready to 'live in the moment'. Thank you, Nanny, for always thinking of us too.
I’ve been following you for a while now and I always get uplifted no matter which subject matter you choose to go into. This episode was a God send as I just lost my husband less than two months ago after almost a month of hospitalization with two cath-lab procedures. It was grueling to see him suffering but I was there with him daily which was hard but comforting to us both. Your talk helped me tremendously and I thank you for addressing life the way you do. I do thank God for the life he has given me. Especially the wonderful years with my beloved spouse who I miss so much. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@cynthialagraff4144...praying for you and yours regarding the loss of your husband.
Sending prayers and hugs to you, Cynthia…for your recent loss. 🙏❤️
You had the courage to show the outtake. I was never good at memorizing. So sweet ❤😂
What a lovely heartfelt message Nanny. Thank you. x
Nanny you are a blast! Thank you so much for being you xx
I think it's so wonderful that your moose is so helpful, rather than smug when you make those minor word mistakes. We all do it but I find that some significant others really love to harp on those minor things. Anyway good for y'all I'm so happy you have each other and are supportive.
Hi Mary Ellen! Good to see you up and about! Changing abilities as we age is hard to accept. I hire people to do more and more like lawn/garden chores and household chores.Its OK.
I understand. I do also. But not everybody is that fortunate.
@@golislandso very true! 🥰
I loooove watching you nannie .. you always cover something that helps me soooo much and today was exactly what I needed to hear..I lost my sweet mom 3 years ago and really needed someone to help me with the advise she would have given me on these issues and I’m so thankful for the subjects you share❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh Nanny you did make me laugh trying to recite the Serenity Prayer. Loved this video Nanny you are so wise. Love to you and Moosie, God bless xx
I love your videos! My sister and I are in our 60's and we are devising ways to adjust to things as needed to make our lives easier as we age. My sister has struggled with medical issues over the past few years which really excellerated her need to adjust what she does and how she does things. Definitely much easier to accept aging when you have a plan as you go! Thanks for the great content and hugs to the hubby!
Thanks for sharing your new plan,Renae…way to go!❤️
Nanny, what a solid topic for this community. I kind of think that “fears” are more like concerns, but as you said, so much is not in our control. I worry more that life in our beautiful country is changing so rapidly, that for our children and grandchildren, their lives will not be as blessed as ours has been. But even with that, it is not really in our control and I have to believe that there is a bigger plan. So I choose to find gratitude in my daily life, take good care of myself (and my husband), and God willing enjoy many more healthy, fulfilling years. Cheers to knowing what we can and can’t control…..and being grateful for the life we have.❤🙏
When I hear the word Worry, I think of Joyce Meyers explanation of it. Worry is self inflected torment! It's like sitting in a rocking chair and rocking. It keeps you busy but gets you nowhere! I know, easier said then done. God bless!
I loved the blooper at the end. It was a good laugh after a serious topic. My sister and I love your channel. You are so real. Have a good visit with your brothers.
Thank you , Elizabeth…❤️
You are a sweetheart lady Nanny. ❤️
You have a heart of gold. Stay safe you are a treasure.
Love the Serenity prayer! Love and prayers.
Nanny love,I am right there with you on the 36 waters and tree decorations! At 76 this is my reality. You’re looking beautiful in your pjs. ❤️
So encouraging! I'm in my early 70's and enjoy your videos tremendously - this one has been one of my favorites. They give us something to think about ... concentrating on the positive and dealing with the challenges. And love that you ended with the Serenity Prayer - so meaningful in the context of aging!
Oh Nanny, I'm still smiling over the serenity prayer, that's an oldie. I'm pretty much at peace with all of what you spoke but will be much better when it gets a little warmer in Massachusetts!! Loosing my husband, almost two years now, was my biggest fear but am adjusting. I do not decorate much anymore because I hate having to take it all down and putting it away. I don't have any canes or walking aides but I beat you all, I have a lift! I have an addition over a garage which is 18 steps up and no way can I get groceries or pkgs. up without the lift. I ride it as well which is great when the arthritic knees don't want to cooperate. Enjoy your visit with your brothers and family. God bless.
Wow, Maureen…that lift sounds great! Hugs, ❤️
This was so, so good! I do think as I’ve gotten older, I’m more able to determine what I can control and what I can’t, and that does help me.
LOLing at the Serenity Prayer bloopers 😂🤣😂🤣
Well said keyword acceptance😊❤
lol o ii love you nanny.... thanks for letting us laugh at you,,, you are so thoughtful and loving AND INSPIRATIONAL......
Hi Nanny as always Love seeing you. I'm in my middle 60's and I have let go of a lot that I used to worry about , it really feels good to let go. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, it's always uplifting. Have a Fantastic visit with your brothers. 🤗❤
I love this channel and Nanny is gorgeous!!!! Im 51, and yes, I have fears all the time. Its scary getting older and then the thought of illness and death.
Infants have an innate fear of falling. But I grew up thinking ,before I do anything or say anything. I'm still that way now. I fear falling, and having to be laid up for years recovering. I have gone through hell with chronic pain. So now we have found the right meds, and I can walk and feel better. So I fear going back in to that.
Hi Nanny and Moose, I’m just getting through a rough patch with my illness , and most of the things you have been saying are all the things I have made my self miserable worrying about , I am so glad I looked up Nanny and Moose this evening you have made me realise it’s normal to have all these fears that are magnified when alone , with just Boris my cat for company but when not well I don’t feel like company . I just want to say you have lifted my mood realising I’m not the only one alone and not well and in my eighties and feeling sorry for my self . and the end bit with you trying to remember the words to it’s like a prayer but you two had me laughing so much as that’s just how I am trying to remember things how you have lightened my mood Thank you and God bless us all 💕💕🥰
Thanks so much,Jean, for the very nice comment…I’m so glad we helped you feel better and know that you are not alone…God bless you ,too.🙏❤️
Good morning to you too have a wonderful blessed day 🙏😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️❤️
I disagree when you say that as we age our fears become less. No. They become more. When you are young, you have time on your side to alter your course or to go in a new direction to improve your life. At our age, we just don't the time and many of us do not have the means. Gratitude is very nice but it does not take away reality.
She didn’t say we will have no fears. Check out Erikson’s stages of development. He suggests painful, difficult unresolved issues of the past can contribute to fear in our older years. If we have done “good enough” in resolving the past and present circumstances, gratitude is possible, even if we are quite limited in any way. Nanny’s videos that previously talked about gratitude mentions this. Nanny has plenty of challenges yet she is grateful for the little things. And she’s able to list numerous ones. I’m so impressed with her adaptability and resilience.
I have bladder cancer and think will I have to suffer a lot. But I just don't go there. I take one day at a time and are thankful I am not suffering. We are in our eighties. My husband is able to do our housework and I help too. We don't have family near us and no close friends. I enjoyed your video.
I’ve determined to live in the moment The Lords given me, (I’m not always successful 🙃), It’s been really helpful, also, to look back on my life and see so many times He took care of me and knowing He won’t stop❤❤❤❤
He makes life livable ❤️
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@@normaotts2260 my husband had very aggressive bladder cancer. He took treatments for 3 years and today when the urologist did a scope he is considered cancer free. He is 77 years old. Praise God.
Oh Nanny thank you so much. I really enjoyed this video. It really was something to really think about which I think about all of the time but we must believe and leave it to God and just be happy because most of the time people are so sad I know I have been there and sometimes I do go through thatand that’s how I am. I worry about my kids my grandson but sometimes we have to just trust that they will be OK.❤ and we have to be grateful and blessed that we are here and we’re able to walk even if you can’t walk at least you’re alive and just being alive is a Beautifullest thing in the world to have that and know your alive . Love you and moose sending love and blessings ❤
thank you. sometimes i do feel lonely without my husband but thank God I have a wonderful family and close friends. My health is good but even in the middle of all these blessings I still miss my guy. the mrs.widow of bigjac
Hi Nanny. Those clips were funny. You r so cute. I give my life to God n let him take care of me at my age. I only face things when they happen. Sometimes I try to forget about things n know God has me. ❤
A nothing day is a great day to just be with a very good book !!! Take care!
Hilarious bloopers! We seniors all can relate😂😂😂
Nanny I live in a small 2 bedroom cottage in a lake environment. I keep a small Christmas tree on a table in front of a window. When taking it down I keep all decorations on tree , cover it with plastic bag and put it away in my She Shed. For Christmas we just take bag off and display it! Easy peasy!
Great idea❤️
Thanks Nanny it is always interesting to hear from you, happy or sad. Good talk.
I am 65 and disabled with MS. I have so enjoyed your videos. Because it makes me put clothes on that look nice and do my face whether I leave my house or not. Also I just had a cancer taken off my nose, and the doctor told me I could use Vaseline to help moisturize my face. I thought of you right away
@joybellc3. Prayers up for you!
Hello nanny, moose. Always good to see you both.always a pleasant visit. Take care.😅
Nanny, you really hit home with this video! The Christmas Decorations one, was #1. I put less on the tree, just the ones that mean the most and the homemade special ones, hand made by my grandson when he was very young! I’m one who hates to take my tree down at all! You just took my mind off several things that I’ve been worried about and I thank you for sharing the thoughts, ideas and love that you radiate! Thank you! Love to you and Moosie! The Serenity Prayer is so true❤️🙏
I needed to hear this. I am a worrier and as I age it's getting better.
The bloopers were fun! Thanks for ALL of this!
Nanny, I love you❤❤❤!
Many Scriptures tell us “Do Not Worry”.
Because of our strong faith in GOD we know HE has us in HIS plan.
I agree about fear and anxiety lessening as we age. I think after loosing my husband of 40 years lm not afraid of dying, in hope of seeing him again. I laughed at your bloopers, that would be me!
this video was a pure delight to watch ............I just turned 80 also a November girl still working and joking to my clients that some days 80 is the new 90
I am also in Southern Cal actually very close to you so your adventures resonate you are amazing keep keeping on Blessings to you both .
Hi Mary Ellen! Thank you so much! You hit it out of the park on this video and I know so many people, including me, REALLY appreciate you. You make a difference. I can see your excitement about your brothers and I'm so happy for you!❤
That was the very best yet. Nanny..
It's a well known saying over here..used alot but is very meaningful. Lots of love Dorothy from scotland
Thank you soo very much ! Great video! GOD bless nanny & moose! ❤
I turn to GOD to help me with my fear. He tells me to be anxious for nothing but to bring our worries to HIM. I give it to him. I try to live in the moment. I have hobbies and I try to get up every day and do the little things that I can feel like I can accomplish. I try to keep my body comfortable and my mind busy. I hope yall have a wonderful weekend. Hope your brothers visit is happy.😊
Wonderful, Machelle…🙏❤️
❤❤❤ May I hug you Nanny? Everything you said in this video is a tool we can all use.
Amen! It is all in God’s hands!
Mathew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
I’m so glad you mentioned about minimizing the things we buy cause carrying those heavy things in the bus is getting to be very difficult now at this stage of my life. I will be 69 years old in March and if it weren’t for this plantar fasciitis I would still be averaging 3 miles a day doing my errands but now I have to take the bus and it’s only one stop ride. Ridiculous! But like you said adjusting and acceptance and of course gratitude. I’m grateful I can still climb up the steps to get on the bus.
This past Christmas I was telling myself I wonder how long I can still get the boxes of Christmas decorations from the garage and take them inside the house. Hopefully a long time yet.
Like you said, it’s all in God’s hands.
Thank you very very much for such an eye opening video, Nanny!
Continued prayers for you and your Moose! ❤❤❤
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Nanny,my main fear is falling and being able to get up.Last Fed.18 that happened to me I was walking towards my SUV . My foot had a spontaneous fracture, I kept my mouth shut and board ed a plane for from Fl to Va limped for 5 weeks and enjoyed myself .soon as I fell I had 5 young men help me help me to get up My fears were Coquoredd
76 and stlll fly ing, I did have to ‘fess up’ but was happy, it was painful but ok we had. 83 today and supposed to 87 by the Weekend. Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
U r so funny. Even though you were stumbling for the right words you just went right on and didn't let that stop you. Loved it
You have no idea how much I needed this!! I’ve love our God and know where I’m going but still get so scared and sad! Sometimes my thoughts only focus on that!
“Fear not”, Dear Heart. He is ALWAYS with us! 🥰🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Spot on Nanny! Faith or fear. We take each day as it comes and trust God. We are very careful as our balance has changed. Jim Woodford gives a beautiful account of his death experience. He died for 11 hours and came back with a beautiful and moving account of where he went. We do go on. Death is not the end. 🙏✝️🥰
So much appreciate your videos. I liked your 'rainy day' decision. The world is always stressing do this now; hurry , hurry. It's good to have a day to slow down. May not be a total halt, but at least a few hours to enjoy the day. Take care.
I love Moosie's 'Read it!' 😂😂😂😂
I had to laugh Nanny. It was the same with our Christmas tree trimmings lol. I so loved this topic. Thank you so much ❤
Great advise but some of us are just worriers. Have a wonderful visit with your family ❤
I appreciate you and your videos. They lessen my fears about growing older. My personal faith 🙏 has meant the world to me. The many challenges faced throughout life, has been the inner stability by God's Spirit, that
has kept me and I've found I've grown as a person. I've found that the Lord is worthy to be trusted, that did not happen overnight ❤
Love you amd Moose, i pray for you often and so very, very thankful for you 🙏💗
Thank you, Susan❤️
Good ideas and I'm blessed without too many problems and feel for those that do. Remembering the glass half full -----
Love this, very inspiring! In my early 70's! This helps, thank you! 🙏❣
Where do I start…. It’s my belief not to worry too much as it is energy draining and know that our life has already been planned out by Him before our arrival. It’s humanistic to have all those thoughts and emotions you described, but we just do the best we can. I try to live with the knowledge that if we’ve lived our best life by His guidance I will be ready to enter into His kingdom. My belief is death is not the end but the beginning. Really too much to go in to here. Thanks Nanny for your videos as they certainly are thought provoking. Blessings to you and Moosie. Xo
Nanny this is the best TH-cam video!!! I'm actually laughing 😂 out loud! YES senior moments and it feels so good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for being so REAL! You are a very special person who has come into my life and for which I am so grateful! By the way your hair looks stunning in this video. I must say as a fairly new person to your TH-cam channel I have been enjoying catching up on all your older videos. God bless you and keep you and your family in His care always ❤
Donna, I feel the same way about these videos. What a blessing ❤❤
@@lonniec1073 Lonnie yes Nanny's videos are a blessing! I found her at a very dark time in my life. Her positivity brightened my days. Timing is everything in life. She just appeared one day on my TH-cam feed. I almost past her by but I thought there are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a purpose. I took a look at the video and I was hooked! I always say when the student is ready the teacher appears lol 😂! I was ready and Nanny was a real teacher in her life! Have a great day!
God bless you, too, Donna…and thank you for your lovely comments.🙏❤️
Oh my double god the end blooper was the best ever..I’m the same..and you made me feel normal..I know that phrase so easily UNTIL I have to say it aloud to someone.LOL thanks Nanny and Moosey .☘️
Everything is always better if a person has enough money. Without it, it's difficult to deal with everything else....
But if you don't have health Thats worse than 🤑