Folks, I am here to tell you, life is short!
Folks, I am here to tell you, life is short!
I know, that seems strange coming from someone who is ancient. However, think about this: For us dear old folks, in dog years, we’re dead!
And think about this: In a few short years, you will be grazing in the pasture with us old goats! Heaven help us!
Now, us dear old souls have seen a lot of sunrises and sunsets. We have watched many seasons come and go.
We would like to think we have made the best of everything and every day. Oh, sure – we have made our share of blunders and mistakes, no doubt about that!
But, oh boy, what we have learned along this journey! Then, by golly, we have had to stand by and witness you make some of the same mistakes. Always knowing to give you time and space, you too, would figure it out. And, learn from your mistakes as well.
What we want mostly these days is quite simple, really: Stop by for a chat or even a long talk.
What do we want to talk about? Everything and nothing. What you did today and plan to do tomorrow. About God and how He’s working in your life. About your work, your life, about love, about what’s for dinner and how the roses are doing.
Recently, someone said they saw on the news, you should check on the elderly. I get up around seven or maybe even eight. Bring an apple fritter or donuts, ok? We are easy to please.
One of our neighbors and a dear old soul, just celebrated her 90th birthday. Another one, before long, will celebrate her 90th. And, remember one of our neighbors is a WWII veteran and will soon be 97. They are still up and going, and being a blessing.
Clearly, old age is sure not for the faint-hearted. We are survivors!
No, we are not dancin’ like a jack hammer. And, we do sometimes shuffle along like an old person, stiff as a board.
She said to him, “Did you get the white albacore tuna?”
He said, “I did.” She said, “In spring water?” He said, “I don’t know what it’s in.” She said, “I wanted it in spring water, I specifically wrote that on the list.”
He said, “Is that what you were talkin’ about? I thought you wanted spring water, so I got two gallons.”
Whooee!