Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Aging and Physical Challenges

these physical handicaps with .. . LAUGHTER! Last

week, at the football game, the cheerleaders did the

splits, and Buddy said, "I've done that before, and boy,

did it hurt!" It brought the house down, and he never

wants anyone to feel sorry for him...or me. Laughter

can help make a serious situation a little brighter. It

really can.

What's to deal? You are born, you live, you die. In

the REAL WORLD a face lift does not take away years

you've lived ... it only takes away a few of the lines from

aging. I want to age gracefully, yes, but _I want wisdom

to season my aging process. I want to be able to help

someone whose age I once was, and I want to make a

difference in that person's life. I have been blessed to

know such people, and I want to be like them ...

unafraid of age and what lies ahead.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hancock, Pasadena, Texas

Accept it: "Grow old along with me; the best is yet

to be -- the last of life for which the first was made."

Quote from Browning. We can't escape it. Try to

maintain good health. Take advantage of leisure time-–

serving others, reading, recreation and exercise. Keep

abreast of current events. Maintain family ties. Keep

interest in grandchildren -- learning to accept

differences in generational gap of interests. Example:

music, dress, and movies. Maintain wholesome

thoughts. See Phil. 4:8.

Select physical challenges that can be achieved

within the physical limits of one's well being. Choose a

physical challenge that will improve one's physical