Gold is just metal and metal is hard and cold. The golden years we all work so hard for is a time for evaluating life. It like the metal can be hard and cold. I am seventy-eight years old and the loved ones that share my childhood memories are either gone or going at an alarming rate.
The electronic age is difficult for me to understand. I try but as soon as I partially master one thing another is on the market and I’m in the dark again. My head remembers how to do many things that my body can no longer master.
My younger family members are loving and kind but their life is on a different time table and the cares of family, work and school are demanding their time and attention and energy. And that is as it should be.
I have become obsolete! The talents that I once possessed (dancing, painting, athletics) that gave me much pleasure are difficult or imposable to perform. My energy and mobility level is better than many my age but it is limiting my participation in life.
The dinosaur was not meant to live forever! With that in mind I will count my blessings and thank my Heavenly Father for them.
Sister Paige Larsen—Email Excerpt
15 years ago
1 comment:
I look forward to reading your posts-you have great insight and a fun, fresh way to look at things. You have a way with words. I think Margot must have gotten that from you. My daughter and I have had so much fun reading about your cat. Being the cat lover she is, Kate relates to you through your Miss Kitty adventures. I think one of the most valuable things we can offer as we get older (and aren't we all?) is a path for those who follow. As I age, I get frustrated that my body won't do the same things it did last year or even last month. It aches more often too. You offer hope for those following a few steps behind but who are catching up fast. When I read about your travels, I realize I still have far to go and much to do.
I hope you will keep writing down your kitty stories for Peter, Cooper, and all the other great-grand kids. That way, they will always have a part of Grandma Bonnie in their lives and hopefully they will share those stories and others with their children. Keep writing for all of us. Thanks for being you and brightening our day!
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