The Wisdom of the Ages
Roots author Alex Haley once said "When an old person dies, it's like a library burning" a lifetime of accumulated knowledge can be lost forever if not passed down. That's why every precious moment we spend with our seniors, is so valuable.
At some point, I began to sense her loneliness, so I began stopping by to visit on my own, without any reason at all. My Grandmother loved to tell me stories about how she got through hard times. She built the prepper in me by sharing accounts of industriousness during times of distress. Those events had a profound effect on me while highlighting the importance of being self-sufficient. Canning goods, storing water, we even had a pot-bellied stove which kept us warm when the power went out. These lessons helped me mature at an early age so that now I feel the wisdom of my ancestors coming down to me through the ages.
So I encourage you to make some time to visit with an older loved one. Do you have a senior in your life who shared golden nuggets of advice with you, which helped your growth as a person? Please share.
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Long time no post. I was kinda worried. I would love to hear your grama stories. I wasn't old enough to remember my grandparents (except my grandma from mother side)
Thanks. I was in the middle of packing and moving back to the States. I got back just in time to register for classes, so I wanted to quickly write something! :)
Ahw, you're a nice grandchild to her! I live in the Netherlands and I only have one grandparent left but he lives in Cambodia. Even though I haven't spent a lot of time with him (only when I travel to Cambodia), I feel a great connection with my grandfather. I wish I could easily visit my grandparents and take care of them.
Everybody is busy making life but sometimes we do forget the ones who gave us many advices (grandparents and parents). Sometimes I'm too busy that I forget to spend real quality time with my parents, but luckily I'm conscious about it and now I'm trying to spend more time with them and the same way around.
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That's so nice! Yeah, it's just a gentle reminder for those of us with busy lives to ponder.
I visit my great aunt for this very reason. Great post. Thank you for sharing and reminding people to spend time with their elders. Joy
We learn so much from them and it's good to give back. Thanks for stopping by! :)
Unfortunately, I live far away from my grandparents to be able to do such. Although I can probably hear some tales from the older ones at work.
Anyway, you're a sweet person thinking about how your grandma might have felt. You must've really learned a lot :)
Thank you for that kind comment. I also feel your loved ones know how you feel no matter what the distance. Many blessings to you and your family! :)
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