I know just what you mean, Sam. It's really wierd to watch my parents age, and it is kinda hard. I mean, it's almost like they're sort of becoming.... old people, for lack of a better term.... I mean, they're not ancient or anything, but they're in their late 50's, and although largely healthy, it is as if they are starting to have those small issues which begin to crop up when you're not as young as you used to be. Like for example, my mom no longer uses salt in her foods because she has to watch her blood pressure. Right now, it's mostly small adjustments to lifestyle, like the no-salt cooking, or the frequency of doctor's appointments, but I still notice the difference, and it is a reminder that they are getting older. I don't much like to think about it, to tell you the truth.

Luckily, I do think that my parents are the sort who are really enjoying themselves at this age. They go to Ireland at least once a year, and just last month, they went to visit a fellow organic farmer in Jamaica, and stayed with him for a couple weeks to learn about his farming methods and share some of our's. It's really quite cool what they're doing. I think they'll probably continue travelling all over the world for as long as they're able, and I hope that's a very long time. They've worked hard, and deserve to reap the benefits of it. It is hard to see them getting older, but it is great to see them living well.

He's worth it.