Tag: aging
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How I went from age 50 to age 75 in just a few days
I remember my 50th birthday very well. I was still employed in a traditional job, a manager in the financial systems department of a regional telecommunications corporation. I was using my MBA to obtain a respectable salary, but I wasn’t enjoying the work, and I certainly didn’t feel I was doing anything very worthwhile with…
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A Christmas Letter from Abbey
This morning as I was sitting at my desk Abbey came over to me and sat down. “Mom,” she said. “I have a favor to ask.” “What’s that?” I responded. “Will you help me write a Christmas letter to send to all my friends? I don’t have fingers like you have, and it’s really hard…
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Upcoming Retreat at Whispering Winds: “Wrinkles Don’t Hurt”
Guest blog post by Pastor and Spiritual Director Joan Gunderman It is not difficult to talk and joke with friends about growing old, but how often do we have conversations with others about meaning, where we can honestly share our wisdom and peace, our fears and doubts, our faith, and the unique humor that comes…
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