Today I’m linking with The Gypsy Mama to write for 5 minutes without editing or critiquing my work. Just writing for 5 minutes to see what comes out. Today’s subject is: OLDER
START 6:35am
When I was a child I never thought about what it was like to be older — you know, the age of my parents kind of older.
Now as a parent, I watch my child live her life as carefree as a child should. I am grateful that she doesn’t understand the heavy situations surrounding her right now. Both of my parents are dying and my child is faced with catheter bags, hospital beds, Hospice, and the like … but thankfully she is more interested in playing pretend golf with her granddaddy (Didilee as she named him) while he sits in his recliner.
I look at other elderly couples as they walk through the mall, or enjoy a meal at a restaurant and I have to admit it makes me regret that my parents haven’t been able to enjoy their winter years to the fullest. Both have had some difficult seasons here near the end.
The bible states that having gray hair is like wearing a crown. Some societies honor their elderly and show them respect.
Why can’t America be that way?
Unfortunately, for me during this time of my life (only because of what I face with my parents) – the term OLDER makes me think of Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, Rehab, and other health care agencies.
For my own life, I declare: WITH LONG LIFE WILL HE SATISFY ME! I have cared for my parents and honored them the best way I know how. I believe God’s Word and I do NOT expect the same path for my life.
We can choose each day life OR death, and I choose life.
STOP 6:40am.
I added these scriptures after the 5 minutes:
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation.Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you
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I know it must be a challenge to face all that you are facing with your parents, but it’s wonderful that you honor them in this way. And even though they are ill, it sounds like your daughter is building lovely memories with them!
What a tough time you are going through! I look how you have shared your words in this post.
So precious to see your sweet Daddy looking on so fondly at your little princess. It’s like God’s grace gives her eyes to see only the good.
The Country may not honor the elderly, but YOU have truly honored your parents in a godly way, and you should have no regrets when they leave this world. Love you
This post brought tears to my eyes, especially picture of your daughter and father in totally opposite seasons of life. Thank you for sharing.
I am really sorry you’re going through a lot right now, Beth. May God give you strength to face the trials of everyday.
Irene
Such a hard circumstance for all to endure. Praying for your parents and your family.
This line of yours: ” I am grateful that she doesn’t understand the heavy situations surrounding her right now” made me think of a quote from Corrie ten Boom’s memoir. Her father says to her: “He turned to look at me, as he always did when answering a question, but to my surprise he said nothing. At last he stood up, lifted his traveling case off the floor and set it on the floor.
Will you carry it off the train, Corrie?” he said.
I stood up and tugged at it. It was crammed with the watches and spare parts he had purchased that morning.
It’s too heavy,” I said.
Yes,” he said, “and it would be a pretty poor father who would ask his little girl to carry such a load. It’s the same way, Corrie, with knowledge. Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When you are older and stronger, you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for you.”
So powerful!
Wow, that is powerful! Thank you for sharing. I love Corrie Ten Boom and am so humbled by what she experienced.
I love how you’ve shared the deep places of your heart honestly today. It is sad that our country does not honor their elderly. I sometimes sit and think what my life will be like in my elder years. Perhaps Jesus will return before then. You have honored your parents as well as a daughter could have. You have truly blessed and poured into their lives. God is saying “well done, my daughter, well done”!
Thank you friend.