If you ever get the chance to talk to a hundred and two year old you will see the world a complete different way. They will show you what a fulfilled life looks like in story form. They will give you the best advice. They will make you realize the situation you’re in right now, you will get through it. It will make you stronger. After having the chance to talk to a hundred and two year old for hours among hours I’ve learned to really appreciate the little things and not take anything for granted. I’ve learned to really see things because one day I might not be able too. Now I make sure to listen to what people have to say because one day I might not be able to hear them. I move my body as much as I can because one day I won’t be able to do that without help or even at all. I’m thankful I can make my own dinner, get dressed and use the bathroom because one day it might not be so easily. I learned to cherish friendships, take pictures and live each day not like its my last but like its a blessing. The thing I took to heart the most was this, even tho they cannot do the things they used to be able to there spirts are still so uplifted. They still laugh and have joy. I look up to my one hundred and two year old friend and one day when I’m hundred and two I hope give a 16 year old girl the same advice.
Last year around this time I began volunteering at a assistant living resistance community, in April of this year I started working there, I got the best job ever, spending time with the wisest people you will ever meet. Tho my job was to lift you guys spirts during this time of uncertainty I believe you guys lifted my spirts more. You all taught me the importance of life to base if off of family and faith. To never stop smiling even on your dying day. Each of you gave me the best advice I just have one for you. Advice not even from me but from a father we all share, our Heavenly Father.
He says in Proverbs 16:31 “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is grained in a righteous life”
Each and everyone of you have lived the most righteous life, you wear a crown of glory.
Proverbs 17:22 “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirt dries up the bones”
My advice to you guys is this, never let you spirts get crushed and keep your heart joyful, vibrant and pure.
One last thing ladies don’t forget to water your plants.
Love Marion Hill
