tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post8698842440245682042..comments2023-10-03T20:27:10.322-04:00Comments on CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: 6 Steps to Aging WellLinda Stollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-77786989673463682982013-01-19T11:23:03.992-05:002013-01-19T11:23:03.992-05:00Yes, Barb, cultivating hobbies, interests, opportu...Yes, Barb, cultivating hobbies, interests, opportunities to serve others ... these are the things that make those later years most meaningful.<br /><br />And frankly talking about these subjects well ahead of time is probably key to living this season well. Thanks, Lou Ann for bringing up the whole communication angle!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-80868638969926664982013-01-19T11:12:32.244-05:002013-01-19T11:12:32.244-05:00Our son-in-law's grandfather was my inspiratio...Our son-in-law's grandfather was my inspiration for this topic. He thought everything out, had everything prepared and easy for his children and grandchildren when he passed into Glory at almost 100 years old. My husband and I are already talking about some of these subjects. I'm hoping we can put a lot of them into reality in the not-too-far future. Thank you for this sweet and sensitive post.Lou Ann Keiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684047509152182217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-86611708662848479552013-01-19T10:52:30.581-05:002013-01-19T10:52:30.581-05:00One more thing I'd add for those looking ahead...One more thing I'd add for those looking ahead to retirement years: cultivate a hobby or interest that you can pursue then. My mother and step-father worked full time, and when they faced retirement were bored to tears because they had never cultivated any outside interests. Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-9743010183353071992013-01-16T08:22:13.141-05:002013-01-16T08:22:13.141-05:00To retain our ability to choose, to make our decis...To retain our ability to choose, to make our decisions, to claim our dignity and independence as long as possible ... isn't that what we all want?<br /><br />Good to hear that your parents have done the same, Barbara!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-21325023348481962362013-01-16T06:18:43.726-05:002013-01-16T06:18:43.726-05:00I'm here from the "Works For Me Wednesday...I'm here from the "Works For Me Wednesday" links. These are very helpful and I can commend them, as we have watched our own parents age and prepare for those days in the future for ourselves as well.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-4655921774966999882013-01-15T15:25:22.160-05:002013-01-15T15:25:22.160-05:00Ah ... and you just CAN'T WAIT til I come and ...Ah ... and you just CAN'T WAIT til I come and spend the weekend with you to 'help' you carve a few paths through it all!<br /><br />;-}<br /><br />Love you, dear sister!!!!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-88063363098351693492013-01-15T15:20:53.162-05:002013-01-15T15:20:53.162-05:00Linda,
You know I appreciate all the hard work our...Linda,<br />You know I appreciate all the hard work our parents have done to declutter and throw things out, but you have to admit that my basement and attic are more fun to rummage through than yours are!Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-71836446037682504122013-01-15T13:10:53.294-05:002013-01-15T13:10:53.294-05:00You know that I could kiss the ground they walk on...You know that I could kiss the ground they walk on and then arise and call them blessed for showing their love in this substantial way, K ...Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-33138134719548339312013-01-15T12:57:06.665-05:002013-01-15T12:57:06.665-05:00They have gone to great lengths to make sure that ...They have gone to great lengths to make sure that their girls are not left with a mess on their hands later on. It takes a lot of thought to do that ahead of time, and a lot of love and concern for their family.Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-50354257076230983762013-01-15T12:52:03.569-05:002013-01-15T12:52:03.569-05:00For sure, Elizabeth! It's never too early to ...For sure, Elizabeth! It's never too early to consider the seasons ahead, without getting obsessed or crazy about it.<br /><br />As Jonathan has so well written, our family is reaping the rewards of my parents' wise, care-filled decisions. Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-42053412859291373922013-01-15T12:38:28.606-05:002013-01-15T12:38:28.606-05:00Very thought provoking post. My husband and I are ...Very thought provoking post. My husband and I are in our 50s, but I don't think it's too early for us to start thinking about how we hope to live our lives in our 60s, 70s and 80s, if the Lord grants us that much time.<br />I appreciate the reminder about making choices and the great advice you gave.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-29246483684278780862013-01-15T12:35:31.320-05:002013-01-15T12:35:31.320-05:00What a wonderfully humbling and touching article. ...What a wonderfully humbling and touching article. Their children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren have had their lives sculpted and fashioned by their ceaseless love and caring hands.<br /><br />How fitting that their retirement years (now numbering close to 20) have been replete with love and admiration by so many. I was especially touched by the closing section about how they show concern for the spiritual direction of others.<br /><br />Long ago are the days where I'd switch around their names into "Grandpama" and "Grandmapa" (still cannot remember who was called each name), but I continue to - and ever will be - grateful for the example they have shown me, their loving grandson.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148011288439000976noreply@blogger.com