i don't really have grandparents. so sometimes i don't understand old people. i'm not really used to them.
yesterday i was with someone else's grandparentsfor a bit though, and somehow i ended up sitting with an old Hungarian man while he just talked about random things, in an old Hungarian accent.
such as the fact that even though our money says "in God we trust" on it, we really only trust in money.
such as the fact that it's easy to say "i love you" even if our actions say exactly the opposite.
such as the fact that it is ridiculous to buy things you have no use for even if you think you want them.
simple simple things. nothing profound or new. no earthshattering ideas.
still maybe i should get to know some old people. otherwise all i ever do when i talk is bounce my so-called "wisdom" or ideas off someone who is in essentially the same place i am. possibly a similar situation to the blind leading the blind.
and this year i am thankful, the same as every year, that i have a good God to hold on to and to share love with.
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I have been exceedingly grateful to become dear friends with several PC volunteers who are in their 60s and 70s. And they live fully, knowing that their time is limited. They don't spend money on worthless things because they will only give them away eventually. Instead, they spend their money on other people and help meet their needs. It has been an absolute blessing to enjoy multiple generations as commrades.
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