Reinventing and Reinvesting in my Life - Savannah, GA

Having just turned 60 years old, a caretaker of my spouse suffering with dementia, a potential caretaker for my adult child with M.S., and a child still in college, I decided to mark my retirement by doing something for myself. Financial challenges actually prompted my action. I had to replace my home heating and air conditioning unit at a cost of $6,000. I thought about the fact that something would always be breaking down and these things are sucking up the small amount of funds I have. I thought about how as a society we tend to take care of "things" such as the finish on a car, the paint on our house, and not do anything to take care of ourselves. My college aged daughter encouraged me and I thought about the fact that I needed to be there for her for many years as well. I considered botox and realized that long term, the surgery made more financial sense and the least risky long term. Finally, I know I have to go back into the workforce when the time comes and I need to look fresh and have the self confidence to compete and be successful. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW MUCH BETTER I FEEL ABOUT ME. That helps me push on and be a better caretaker as well. I am no longer hopeless but hopeful.

I feel set to go for the rest of my life. No matter what happens to me, I can better handle it whether it be the death of a loved one or a serious illness/surgery of my own. I will have no regrets!