Can't Remember? Forget About it
Strictly speaking, there is no "present." The words you have just read are now part of your past. The words you're about to read are part of your future. Our lives are largely made up of memories (our past) and hopes (our future), with "now" a grammatical convenience.
No wonder we treasure our memories!
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Parent-Care Crisis
One night I had an unusual dream. "Lord," I asked, "what is this dream telling me?" The answer came into my mind: my father would die, my mother would run out under heavy dark clouds - and her neighbors would comfort her. The Lord gave me the reason for the prayer too: I was to be my parents' neighbor... >Read More
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Age is Just a Stage
When I was 10 years old growing up in East Meadow, Long Island, I wanted to be an adult for two reasons. The first was that I could stay up later in the evening and watch all the “good” television shows that my parents watched. The second reason was that as a child I could be “seen but not... >Read More
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Tips on Elder Care
Pray for understanding, guidance, help, wisdom and mercy.
Try to understand about the fears, quirks and frustrations that beset the elderly. My mother had a strong faith in her Lord.
Uplifters for elderly parents: hearing Bible read, singing praise songs and praying with them. \
Organizations can help:
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Are you being stereotyped?
My grey hair got me into an interesting situation lately at the local supermarket. I brought my basket of purchases up to the teller and exchanged the normal pleasantries. I had selected various fruit juices, some fresh fruit and a copy of the daily paper. I paid with a debit card.
When the transaction was over the young man at... >Read More
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The Light Inside Mrs. Watt
Ailie Watt loved teaching young children how to read.
Although she taught English and Art at Trinity Western University in the 1970s, she still remained committed to ushering five-year-olds into the world of literacy at a local elementary school. For more than a decade she taught both kindergarten and university students, daily seeing both ends...... >Read More
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still "sitting on a fence" about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this.
Changes, changes, changes
Although I read and hear over and over again about the value of "aging in place" (remaining in your family home as you age), I just... >Read More
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Alone - But Not Lonely
For many of us, the idea of living alone one day –... >more
Healthy Aging
Aging is inevitable, but a loss of health isn’t – a fact... >more
What Do You Fear?
