Lkwdlady, 73

There has to be something more in life than problems, heartache, financial difficulties, stress, loneliness,or a sense of helplessness. Is there someone out there that can help me realize that I can smile and laugh again. That not all of life is hardships! Does getting older mean that you get lonelier, have more aches and pains, need to take more meds, see the doctor more often? Or can it mean finding someone to be close with, have more patience, more compassion, because of the losses we might have already experienced?. I need someone to help me find my smile again. I've been told that my blue eyes sparkle when I smile, but it's been so long. I'm not needy, just lonely and feel somewhat depressed with what life has thrown at me.
I'm independent, can be stuborn, yet passionate lady. I believe in fairness, love kids (3 adult/5 grandkids), love animals, like to travel, ride a bike, read, swim, take walks, watch chick flicks and like to make craft items. I have a full time job I've worked at for 24 years and a home I've lived in almost all my life. I'd like to find someone to share that smile again with.