Hey Partners & Friends,
I remember when Pam and I were the
youngest people in the room, it happened often, more often than not. That has
changed and it seems to have crept up on us unaware. I find myself talking
about “older people” and then reality slaps me, I’m talking about people younger
than me? Dang. I guess denial doesn’t have any age limits. Old people are
everywhere, driving down the highway, in the super market, restaurants, at the
checkout line, church, in the restroom (there are always old folks in the
restroom) I know this because, ahh, never mind. The point is they are
everywhere. And here’s the deal, everything they do is slow. If you get behind
them in a hallway, you may as well forget about it. They walk in the middle of
the hall and there is no graceful way around them. You either have to push them
out of the way or reschedule that prostate exam. The only place I never see any
“older people” is working behind the counter at QT? I guess they would have to
rename the chain. Quick Trip would not be appropriate where people would have
to spend a large part of eternity trying to pay for prune juice and gas. Oh, let’s
just not talk about old people and gas. The point I’m trying to make is this, I
don’t know when it happened but it happens. Now Pam and I are typically the
oldest folks in the room, any room. At this juncture I better note a disclaimer
for clarification, and to be able to sleep in my bed tonight, Pam is much
younger than me. So I am generally the oldest person in the room, just so you
know. Why am I ranting about all this old timer stuff? Because sometimes people
think old folks are done, just because they are slow. This is how we look at it
at Celebrate Recovery.
“As for me, I will always have hope; I
will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of
your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all. I will
come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord;
I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone. Since my youth, God, you
have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am
old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next
generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Your righteousness, God,
reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God?
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.” Psalm 71:14-20 NIV.
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.” Psalm 71:14-20 NIV.
God help us, even in our old age to
bring this message to others, new generations, and to practice these principles
in all our affairs.
Thank you for continuing with us as
time and seasons pass.
Jim & Pam
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