Fresh Air and Exercise ~ Anti-Aging Remedy!

I've seen, first hand, that fresh air, is one of the purest anti aging remedies known to man! Here in our mountain area, I know several dear friends, that are well up in years, and still garden, farm, take care of cattle and sheep, mow, and many other strenuous outdoors activities. I also believe, with all of my heart, that these things, are what is working to keep these wonderful folks alert, vital, and still very much alive! Here in the WV mountains, the outside air, already seems to be purer, than most other areas, by far. I can't help but feel refreshed, just breathing in the mountain air! I love the summertime, to be outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. But, more than just enjoying it, I realize, that it is good for me, as well. And hopefully, it's working towards, keeping me young, in mind, body, and heart! Our neighbor, will turn 94 tomorrow! A retired preacher, well, semi retired, still drives, mowes his own lawn, and keeps care of himself and his house, quite well, in spite of his age! What keeps him going? He will tell you first off, the Lord. Then second, he attributes his long life, to attitude, and activity. He keeps himself busy. He is a real blessing to know. He motivates me more, that keeping alive, is keeping active. And I'm one half his age!! Another dear friend of ours, her and her husband own a large farm. They have several sheep, they keep on a mountain side, they own. They not only take care of their grounds, of which they own several hundred acres, they take care of all their stock too. And they grow and keep a large garden, as well!! They drive, attend church, and again, keep themselves very active in their 90's!! Wow! You ask her, how she's feeling any day of the week, and she will answer you, "Better than good!" I'll say, wow, it doesn't get any better than that, for sure! Attitude, A+! She also says, the Lords good to us, and that is what keeps us going. But, her and her husband together, take care of their sheep, gardens, land and more! They have to guard their sheep continually from wolves, and black bear! They drive tractors and hay wagons all over their acreage! And I mean mountain side! It is more than steep. In places, its straight up and down. They do all that, and always make church service Sunday mornings! Attitude and fresh air, a real pattern with long life. And, if I might seem biased, I believe, with all my heart, as well as these, I've shared, that the Lord in ones life, keeps you young, as well. He gives peace and strength, to every day I live. I appreciate so, the outdoors, the beauty, the freshness, the animals, the birds, and flowers, ahh, the wonder of it all! I see a definite pattern, in these lives, and many others I've seen as well, that in keeping active, and doing many outdoors, activities, they keep themselves, alive and alert, when many would not be so. I know another lady, whose husband, went to be with the Lord, many years back, and she still takes care of all her land by herself. She is in her 80's, and has a large farm of cattle, and gardens as well. She mows, feeds the cows, takes care of them, even still mends fence and such. Her sons and grandchildren, help her, but she does so very much, on her own! I love her heart, and attitude, I plain, just love her! She's a great lady, of great faith too! She says, What would I do, if I didn't keep going? She says, "The cows need to eat too! " She makes her own apple butter, and many other great things she cans too. (I go to her for my fresh apple butter!) Hers is 2nd to none! She kidding says, when she sees me coming, "I guess you're out of apple butter!" You've got to be encouraged with such great spirit and testimony! I really believe, that fresh air, keeps us young! Then, my own daddy. He hunts, fishes, rides his quad, and keeps those grandsons hummin! Sometimes, I can't keep up with him! He's 63 years young! All due, to his activity, and again...THE LORD IN HIS LIFE. Here to, he says," I couldnt' do it, and don't know how some folks try, without the Lord! " My boys, both of them, love to golf with pappy! And he's a challenge for them too! I write this to encourage you today, if you're feeling blue, go outside. If you need strength, go outside. And you just may find yourself gaining more and more strength. Breathe in deep, and enjoy the world around, that God has so graciously blessed us with to enjoy! My little hummingbirds I have coming to my deck daily, are a joy themselves. Let alone the deer, and many more little critters we see and enjoy every day!! I love to see the sunset and rise, and breathe in knowing, another day, another blessing, from the Lord. Live longer, breathe deep outside fresh air. God Bless! AHHHH!