Due to the busy nature of our lives, we sometimes forget that our pets grow old (senior cat) at a much faster rate than we do. One day, we might be surprised to observe that they don’t play as much as they used to anymore, or that they prefer to lounge in the comfort of …
Growing old
Despite its difficulties, growing old is a blessing and something to be grateful for. But naturally, some of us can’t help but dread the thought of aging – we squirm at the sight of wrinkles and gray hair when we look in the mirror, and most of all, we worry that our independence will be …
Life the past few months have been a reminder that I am growing older, especially facing an empty nest. However, in all my focus to deal with seeing my own children grow older, I have honestly lost sight of the fact that my own elderly parents are also growing old… My parents stopped by the other …
Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but giving up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust, fear and despair – these are the long years that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back to dust. You are as …