Crown of splendor
Reposted from Joni and Friends daily devotional:
"Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."
Proverbs 16:31
When Ken and I were in Russia, we befriended an old woman who cleaned the floors of our hotel lobby every day. Through an interpreter, we complimented her on doing an excellent job. Old and wrinkled, her round and red cheeks were framed with a tightly knotted colorful scarf. Her face sparkled with her blue eyes and golden-toothed smile. She had on layers of skirts and wore leggings and boots. With broom in hand, our elderly friend looked out of place in the hotel lobby; maybe that's why we were drawn to her.
Love me still?
Last evening my wife was curled up on the sofa asleep while I watched a Duck Dynasty episode of Phil and Kay having a surprise re-wedding thrown for them on the day of their 49th wedding anniversary. As teenagers they were married at the courthouse, so their family wanted to give them their first real wedding.
A chance meeting with some of our National Treasures
Re-posted with permission from the author:
A TRUE HONOR
A Chance Meeting With Some Of Our National Treasures
As I exited the plane in Denver to run to my connecting flight home, what did I see as soon as I got into the terminal? The most impressive sight I have seen in a long time. Thirty-Two WWII / Korean War Veterans. They were on their way to visit the WWII War Memorial in Washington D.C. (through the kindness of The Rocky Mountain Honor Flights Program). I knew I was rushed to get to my gate, as the boarding process for my connecting flight had already begun. But I just couldn’t walk by these Wonderful Men without stopping to recognize them and thank them for their courage, valor and sacrifices for the FREEDOMS we all enjoy. I met as many as I could around the gate and asked several of their chaperones if they would mind me taking their picture. They smiled and said I am sure they would love to. So, they scurried to gather this group together, I loudly thanked them all for their services and sacrifices, blessed them and we all did a thumbs and took the special picture you now see.
Neighborhood watch? Twin brothers found dead
Fort Hood shooting - an ageism question to ponder
Stuck in the mud
What is he thinking?
Elder Source is new to the social marketing scene. The delay is my own fault, but I am glad to have finally begun with the help and encouragement of two volunteers. I logged on a few minutes ago and was looking at the main picture on our Facebook page. An elderly man, standing with the help of a walker, is looking out a window.
A senior discount! Really?
Be the match... let the wild fire begin
Following World War II our nation was prospering after nearly three decades of war and extreme financial turmoil. For the next eighteen years (1946-1964) our country was blessed with the births of some eighty million children… the Baby Boomers. Our culture reacted and so did the church. Programs for children and teens spread like a wild fire. Bus ministries became the norm. Youth pastors were hired in record numbers. Numerous youth organizations, such as Campus Crusade and Youth for Christ, were either birthed or flourished during this time.