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Chapter 6
Conclusion
The good thing about my age is that I saw my daughter grow up and start working in
society. I have four grandchildren to play with and look after. One of the grandchildren has
a disability and I’m able to help look after him.
The bad things are … I’m now walking slowly and everything has slowed down. And
sicknesses are coming up. Now I go to the doctor more often and I’m slower to do things.
I had a double knee replacement 10 years ago and now it’s the shoulder.
What’s been surprising about being this age is maybe my driving – that I’m not driving
anymore. After my cataract operation, my right eye isn’t good, so I cannot drive. It’s not
convenient. My doctor says I’m getting glaucoma so now a specialist is looking after me.
I hope one day I can drive again. My left eye is still good.
I have my religion and it’s helping me a lot. I conduct an all-age fellowship every two weeks.
It’s great. I’m a busy grandmother and happy.
—Dorcas, 74