Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
Our paster did an interesting take on the typical Hebrews 11 “hall of faith.” He addressed an oft overlooked participant in the hall of faith: The People. I’m not going to give you the whole sermon here, though you could go and watch it. But he left us with this challenge: “How will your faith…
Living our best life Is not about being rich, popular, or highly educated, but all about being confident in who we are, being strong and self-reliant, and being good friends with generous hearts.
It is not about having a perfect party—worthy of the society section of the paper (do they even do that anymore). It is about having a good time with your friends. If your friends expect you to have a white-glove house with gourmet food that you’ve slaved over (or hired caterers), do you really want them for friends? I know I don’t.
If you are like me, that image in the mirror looks more like a stranger on the street than who your own mental image says you are! Did you know that Barbie is now over 70….and if she is anything like the REAL US, I know there should be several new-“old” Barbie’s on the drawing…
Life can be messy, and fear or worry can quickly destroy even the strongest of resolves, leaving us shaking at all the unknowns. It’s been said, “that which terrifies you controls you.” And it certainly can.
Let’s go BeReal. That is what our kids need to see us doing ~ with all the social media that can take them down a negative path, I feel this app helps build deeper, authentic connections. Something our teens more of in this world!!
There really isn’t a manual or timetable for how to handle loss. Let your friend know that you have no expectation of how much time it should take or how they should behave. Assure them that whatever it takes, you will be there with them.
I’ve helped my grandfather move from his home in Texas to a senior living home in New Mexico to a nursing home to heaven. I’ve watched my mom move from her large home in the Albuquerque foothills to an over 55 apartment near me. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that it’s emotionally exhausting to downsize. And the great lesson is, sometimes stuff is just stuff. But memories last forever.
80 for Brady reminds us of the value of friendships and subtly encourages us to be grateful for the beautiful friends we’ve had and still have.
Making friends is an intentional effort—one that is worth it! It takes stepping out of your comfort zone and watching for others who may need friends.
