This post might come off a little ... sappy? But, I have to share something with you (whoever you might be). Tonight I visited with my adopted grandparents, Stan and Charlene. I met them last February & felt an immediate bond with them. Stan is nearly 87, but never fails to leave me with bits of wisdom.
Tonight, he told me, "Kindness is something you can't really give away. It always ends up coming back to you."
He also told me stories of being a prisoner of war, of the lessons he learned from prison guards, of going to school in the '30s, and of knowing "immediately" when he met Charlene that he wanted to "dance with her forever."
Why do we let the little things interrupt so much of our lives? I'm especially prone to do this — boys who don't talk to you, eating too many calories during the day, missing a point on a quiz, that zit on my forehead...you know?
There is SO much to live for ... so much life ahead of me. I haven't even really begun to live, if you think of all that's in store. And you know what? I'm excited for it.
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2 comments:
I love this! Old stories are some of my favorite things, especially sappy ones. :) I'm so glad you shared this! And it's such a good reminder. :)
Cheri...you're so insightful! This post makes me want to seek adventure...to not spend so much time on pointless worry. I love love LOVE this! And you. And old people. Please bless I meet them someday. :)
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