Not all people age gracefully. I want to mention a few that I feel have. Others have been mentioned in other blogs. To be qualified as "older" I am going for 20 years more than me:).
Since we moved here, we have met Mae at one of the churches we have been visiting. She has called us to invite us to a picnic and small group. I have also seen her and her husband Fritz at a food bank I helped at one time so far. She and Fritz are sitting there quietly, available to pray with patrons who desire prayer.
Then there was this cute older gentleman at the Piggly Wiggly, one of my side tracks wandering around La Crosse last week. He insisted on carrying out my one sack of groceries for me. He told me he started working for the chain when he was 60 and welcomed me back. It made me want to come back.
Then there's Leon and Lois Jensen, still doing what they can to help out with kids' groups, prayer times, etc.. They are both in their 80's now. Pastor Leon, retired but active, is feisty. We have always enjoyed teasing each other though we respect each other and I count on Lois, his wife, to try to keep him in line. We call "truce" if one of us is going through physical struggles. When I landed back in Chilton after breaking my leg several years ago, he offered me a screw driver in case I had any "screws loose". I did have a rod and plates but those weren't the ones he was referring to. I returned the screw driver when I had fully recovered mentioning that he might need it.
Then there's the Cowles, still faithfully serving in a church we pastored and Mary Himes, who re-cuts pictures and personalizes cards to the members of the church at Ridgway...and Lester and Ardis Schussman. Ardis cleaned for a lady in her upper 90's when she was in her 80's and offered to come scrub my floor after surgery. Lester showed lambs at fairs for over 60 years..
These are just a few. You know many more. It is cool to see that you really are never too old to bring a smile to another's face or to set an example worth following.
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ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Pat. My Mom is more disabled now, but she still is making wash cloths, and one lady asked her to sew something for her. She was always active with the Deaconnesses before she fell off the ladder at 87. I thank God she still has a sharp mind.
ReplyDeleteThere is a sweet older lady here who comes and volunteers at the school. You've reminded me that we need to seek these people out as they add something precious to our lives.
Marjie, Your Mother was an encouragement to us at church and at nursing home services. She is a beautiful lady and a strong Christian.
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