When you hold that tiny, soft sweet baby for the first time, you can’t possibly realize how much of your heart and life will be wrapped up in that 7 or 8 lb. bundle. At that moment, you don’t picture a 30-year-old woman or man, nor can you envision the worries, prayers, experiences and love …
Tag Archives: Seniors
Brother, Can You Spare Your Time?
I read about an elderly lady who was so lonely, abandoned and in need of help that after being homebound for 7 years, she finally wrote a note and managed to put it on a neighbor’s door. In the note, she wrote how she was lonely, scared and needed help. It was a heart-wrenching story …
My Father’s Adventures
In honor of upcoming Veteran’s Day and my father who is 93 years young and a veteran of WWII. War veterans are everyday normal people, who becomes heros at war risking their lives for others. My dad helped drive amphibious landing crafts and was only 17 when he went to war and served on the …
Who doesn’t love a bargain?
Truth be told, almost everyone loves a bargain. There are times, of course, for some people, when it’s worth it to pay the extra cost. But for the most part, even for those who are well off, there’s just something about getting 2 for 1, filling up your punch card, or getting 25% off of …
What Shall We Learn Today?
You don’t give yourself enough credit. You know more than you think you do! Sure, there are some downsides to aging, but have you considered the knowledge that you’ve gained along the way? It’s inevitable that as time marches on we all gain from experiences and hopefully learn while on our journey. That’s what enriches …
I’ll Always Be a Dreamer
I’ve been a dreamer for quite some time. Even now that my hair has a significant amount of white and my birth certificate is somewhat of an antique, I still have hopes and dreams. It’s honestly what keeps me going. When my sweet husband and I were young, he would try to bring me back …
Welcome to my new World
Private! Do not read this if you are under the age of 55! Does that sound discriminatory? Perhaps. Are people over 55 ever discriminated against? Yes, of course! There’s even a word for it – “Ageism”. But I’m here to lend support to my peers. As someone who has crossed that threshold and still feels …
Over 55 and loving it...mostly 