A Stranger - Chapter 5
At the Well, I daily encounter all sorts of strangers. One special stranger whom I have watched come daily to The Well is a very fragile elderly woman.
Her eyes are full of life, but her body contradicts
that picture.
Her words are slow and soft, yet very kind.
Her hands are spotted
and weak, but she shows kindness to other elderly women by offering them her
own strength.
She begins to talk with them and makes them smile.
Her thoughtfulness towards them gently reassures them.
She reaches out her hand and her touch brings them comfort.
She offers them a bond of trust and friendship.
Here At the
Well, I learned a simple truth. This lovely stranger has so much
compassion, patience and love for those who have long been forgotten.
With her childlike
behavior she reminds me that we need to care for one another and to slow down
and learn from the elderly. They have so much that they can teach an open
heart! The next time you come across an elderly person, think about this and
gain some insight about life.
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Their slow pace is
adequate and healthy.
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Their simple thoughts
can be words of wisdom.
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The simplicity of
their diet, habits and attention to themselves, allows us to see what really is
important.
·
Becoming forgetful
with aging is natural, but forgetting to be kind one to another is not
acceptable.
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Their grace and
elegance is true beauty!
May you look upon the
elderly through God’s eyes and open your arms to embrace all that they have to
offer.
The Godly will
flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they
are transplanted into the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our
God. Even in old age they
will still produce fruit, and they will remain vital and green. Psalm 92: 12-14
I totally agree with you, that's why i take that extra time to spend it with my grandma and grandpa. I believe they see what I can't. They advice me, and I listen. It's been a couple of years now that I just enjoy having conversations with the elderly. I love listening to their stories and their words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Yes, I hope that many will heed to your words of wisdom and make time to learn from our elderly.
DeleteThanks and have a blessed day.