When we are young, we place our trust in ourselves. But as we grow older our bodies betray us. Our memory mocks us. Our legs weary of carrying us. Our eyes play tricks on us. Our ears won’t cooperate. Our hands refuse to obey us. Our stomachs rebel and our looks abandon us. We must learn how to depend upon others. We can laugh about it, but inside we are scared. We are scared of feeling useless. We don’t want to become burdens to our children. For years we have taken care of them; now we might have to learn to let them take care of us. ( A PRAYER AS WE GROW OLD ) I don’t want to be a burden, God. I certainly don’t want pity. But I can no longer do it all alone. Help me, God. Teach me not to be afraid to rely upon others. Show me how to accept kindness, how to ask for help. Teach me, God, that my children still love me even though they’re grown. I still have so much to offer, God. Help me find the ways to transmit my wisdom, to share my love, to realize my talents, to offer my reassurance and support. Most of all, I place my trust in You, God; I place my body and soul in Your hands, and pray that You will be with me. Amen. O/ ♥ ♥ ♥ #ILOVEMYCHILDREN
Posted on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:42:40 +0000
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