When my husband told me his mother Betty was going ziplining for her 80th birthday I had to question whose birthday it was. You see, my father-in-law Joe went ziplining for the first time on his 75th birthday and loved it. Joe alleges it was just a suggestion because some younger family members were coming in town and wanted to try it. The ziplining was just part of the birthday festivities. They would also be spending the day on a pontoon in Beaver Lake. Betty loves nature, but she is also perfectly content with some quiet time and a stack of magazines by her side. Betty assured my husband she was game for trying the ziplining. Joe can be very influential, but Betty isn’t shy about putting her foot down on certain matters.
It makes me smile that at 80 years old/young she went ziplining. I had the opportunity to do it several years ago with my family and if you aren’t a daredevil (which I’m not) it can be very scary. However, once you get past the first line it’s a little easier. It’s quite exhilirating soaring amongst the trees. It also helps if you don’t look down.
Ziplining may not be your thing, but I firmly believe you’re never too old to try something new. Just ask my father-in-law Joe. The next time I doubt if I’m able to do or start something because of my age, I’ll think of Betty ziplining at 80 and smile.
Wow! This is so awesome! I’ve been wanting to do this. There is a ropes course I want to do at a church camp in Parkville that I want to do which includes ziplining. I’m trying to get our Pastor to put it together. Is this near Jack’s Fork…or am I mistaking? It looks familiar. I’m really exicted for and impressed by your in-laws! super cool!
It is somewhere in Arkansas not too far from the MO border. I can find out the exact name for you.
Well, wherever it is…It is just such an inspiring story and I think they are so special for doing that! I’ll bet they are still talking about it…I would be!
What a great story! Totally made me smile….and I’m definitely going to try the zip line.
Thanks for sharing,
Cindy
This is so incredibly inspiring!! Happy Birthday Betty!!! I think you set a wonderful, young, vibrant example! And Dawn, thank you for sharing, this so made me smile!
Great story! I hope to be just like Betty and never be too old to try something new!:)
That is an awesome story! I hope when I am her age, I am still game to try new things! That is awesome!
Love this story Dawn! I hope I’m as adventurous as they both are when I’m their age:)
What fun and a good reminder to just do it. We have had two experiences,
one @ Shepherd of the Hills Tower and over the jungle in Honduras. I had
to exercise my high trust factor. Always Great to see age in action!
Love this! I have noooooo adventurousness in me! My sister, Sue, will try anything. Happy bday Mrs. Pasco….the 80 yr old Mrs. Pasco that is.
That surprises me because I think of you as being adventurous. Now I know what we can do for your birthday 🙂
WooHoo Betty!!! You Go Girl!!!!! Love it 😉