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Aging and Physical Challenges
The older I get, the younger it seems. Be thankful
for every year and ALL that year may bring. Enjoy the
elderly and learn from their wisdom. It makes our life
easier if we can only listen and hear. Be a survivor.
Accept aging as a normal process. Focus on the future
ahead and hold on to the good memories of the past.
As a Christian, the best is always ahead. Accept
physical challenges; understand your limitations. Find
other pursuits that enable you to feel good about
yourself.
--
Alton Howard, West Monroe, Louisiana
Carpe Diem! Seize the day! It flies so very quickly.
Each stage allows for different opportunities to be of
service. Do your best with what you have! Physical
challenges merely uncover our need for God. People
who are physically challenged are God's special people
because He is using them to teach us to overcome.
Physical challenges do not make anyone better or
worse than ourselves.
--
Debbie Poss, Judsonia, Arkansas
I would try to remember what is important to me and
for me to God. Also invest energy in what lasts. Hair
color or abundance, and your figure or complexion may
change, but interests outside yourself will keep you
from dwelling on them. Also, talk about your fears.
More people than you think can relate and understand,
which is comforting.
--
Kim Swieciki, Portland, Maine
I have now enjoyed twelve years of retirement. Most
of that time has been spent in serving others in
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