i have such an appreciation and awe of the elderly, but more so now as i get older...(and in reality I’m still very young in comparison)...
i think about the full lives they have lived... the untold stories.history of their times.....how this lady taking her cat nap in the middle of day... was once a thriving probably beautiful elegant lady.......
what was her life like as a child?..... who did she love and how did they meet? Did she raise a family and where are all her family members and friends now? as she reaches a ripe older age, is she at peace? .. happy...calm...feeling like her life was full, well-lived..... just taking in the days...and taking her rest now.......
my hats off to her and a nod to all those growing old with ....and to those of you who still have your parents and grandparents around..... i sure miss mine so so much... what i’d give for one more day with them..... my dad would have been approaching 94, my mom 86. sometimes i wonder what age will i live to......but i don’t really want to know... i just want to live my life proud.. with dignity, compassion and a ton of love.
