Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Aging and Physical Challenges

year older is another step closer to your Maker and

where your goal should be.

I haven't had to deal with physical challenges thus

far in my lifetime unless you count getting up on

Monday morning. Like I said on marriage, I have been

lucky. But I have seen Individuals overcome cancer,

handicap, depression, and other physical problems.

And I have seen other people give up. What I think was

the difference was a dynamic will to persevere, and a

close relationship with Christ.

Bill Sowell, Brandon, Mississippi

Growing old is not a pleasant thing --in fact I cannot

think of a single good thing about it. But it's inevitable

(or at least the best alternative), so I deal with it with

realism and a sense of placing it in perspective. A

Christian can certainly deal with aging so much better

because he knows this natural living process on earth

must pass and then eternity is going to be so much

more wonderful -- aging should and does make our faith

grow stronger.

I presume you mean illness-that is difficult because

I've been very fortunate to not have been very ill. But,

I believe one would do this with determination, strong

will, and faith in the Lord that all will work out. Staying

physically fit and also eating right certainly help meet

these challenges as one grows older.

Max Reiboldt, Alpharetta, Georgia

"Take time to smell the roses." No one can make

anyone else understand just how very short this life is,