Never Too Old To Learn Even About Yourself
The first few words of Ecclesiastes 3, I have found encouraging as I face life. Some of Solomon's words struck me as being despondent but these are key to understanding God’s providence over all and over our lives as well. They read: “There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth….” (MSG). As I sit here waiting to attend the 4th of July parade, program, and the barbecue lunch afterward, I wanted to drop a line or two (well, maybe a few more) about a variation of things that I’ve learned since moving into this independent living adventure this past April. When I retired, I thought I knew most everything I needed to know and persuaded myself that was enough. But living, in and of itself, is going to teach me, even if I’m not asking to be taught. So here goes. I remember Tweetie, who entered an independent living facility, and as she walked in, she said: “Look at all these old people!” The fact is that on her moving day, she became the oldes...