An elderly couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup and spotted a piano. They've been married for 62 years and he'll be 90 this year.
Aging *is* a good thing. And I hope I will be like the couple in this video...finding the joy, the hope, the beauty in life...that's what I meant by the message. Thanks for your thoughts :)
Melissa, thank you for posting the video and the poem! What a treat! It is very obvious that your message is that of being young at heart at any age. I know that we can all think of examples of people who are older in years that have such a positive, inspirational outlook on life and in contrast those who are younger that are consumed with negativity. It really isn't about age it is about attitude. Thanks for using your blog to bless and encourage us!
I feel like I must comment on the poem used in this post. In American culture, we have a problem with de-valuing older adults and the aging process. Although I think this poem was intended to support older adults, in reality it does the opposite. The poem puts all positive things, like faith, confidence, hope with "young" and negative things like fear, doubt, despair with "old". In America if we continue to associate aging and being "old" with negativity then we will never be able to overcome agism. Aging is a good thing. And the reason I know this is because God created us to age. Melissa, I think you posted this with the purist of intentions but I felt like I had to say something. I hope you understand.
That was beautiful and the quote was just what I needed to read today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this special video. How beautiful growing older with the one you love can be...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Adorable! Isn't that what all married couples hope for? I love this post. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Thanks for sharing! What an adorable couple!
ReplyDeleteAging *is* a good thing. And I hope I will be like the couple in this video...finding the joy, the hope, the beauty in life...that's what I meant by the message. Thanks for your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thank you for posting the video and the poem! What a treat! It is very obvious that your message is that of being young at heart at any age. I know that we can all think of examples of people who are older in years that have such a positive, inspirational outlook on life and in contrast those who are younger that are consumed with negativity. It really isn't about age it is about attitude. Thanks for using your blog to bless and encourage us!
ReplyDeleteThey have more spunk then me and I am a little more than half their age...good for them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a wonderful video! I hope I have that much energy at 90 years old!
ReplyDeleteWow! Married for 62 years and still seem so happy together...
ReplyDeleteThat video is just too cute! I can't stop smiling! Thanks for sharing. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful message and so loved the video! I luv seeing couples like that!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I must comment on the poem used in this post. In American culture, we have a problem with de-valuing older adults and the aging process. Although I think this poem was intended to support older adults, in reality it does the opposite. The poem puts all positive things, like faith, confidence, hope with "young" and negative things like fear, doubt, despair with "old". In America if we continue to associate aging and being "old" with negativity then we will never be able to overcome agism. Aging is a good thing. And the reason I know this is because God created us to age. Melissa, I think you posted this with the purist of intentions but I felt like I had to say something. I hope you understand.
ReplyDeleteSo precious, thank you so much for inspiring me today.
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