Quoted from JohnnyPinball007:This getting old stuff just sucks at the moment...sorry for the rant.
In a lot of ways getting older can have its downsides.
One of the burdens people bear is being aware that we will age and that ultimately we will not be here in physical form forever. The upside is that most of us do not live day to day thinking about the inevitable -- instead we focus on the days and moments in the present.
I've been taking my new found aches, pains, and occasional tiredness as little reminders to now and again stop and smell the roses so to speak. Instead of going pedal to the metal I've switched to cruise mode to try and appreciate what life has to offer. Sights, sounds, smells, spending time with and talking to family are more of a priority -- seeing some of these changes in the ones we love can highlight what can really be important.
I hope Mom is back to swinging the ping pong paddle soon -- make sure she knows how much you enjoy spending time with her too.