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In Remembrance
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,002
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,002
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What a beautiful sentiment Peggy.
I wish I had not taken so long to learn some of what you have written!
I remember as a teen, asking my grandfather "Poppa" if he was afraid of dying. (Did that shock him?) He answered me that no, he had Faith, and so felt assured he would go into the hands of God...
I am 47 now, but for YEARS I have been taking the younger set out for lunch when I worked and sharing any wisdom I could - and answering their questions on what it was like being "old."
The only thing that ever hurt me was a receptionist who asked, "don't you have any friends your own age?" I had an immediate shock of offense, and said, "of course - don't you realize I do this because I care about you younger guys?" That showed my own immaturity and ego there...
Anyways, great post. My mom sure could use it - she criticizes EVERYTHING I do, and darn it, so what if I do shop at the specialty meat store instead of the cheap store...I'm worth it now, right?
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