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Nov 22, 2005 01:07

I've been reminded frequently of my age, but I've come to realize that it's not even about a number. We had a man who was 84? fill in the pulpit at our church. His bones are brittle, he has two hearing aids and sometimes can't come to church because it's too cold out. But as I listened to him preach, as his proud and deep voice resumed its strength ( Read more... )

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klandon November 22 2005, 04:46:05 UTC

Wow.
That is old school.
Kinda like Maniac McGee and Salute Your Shorts.
Thats great.

Bittersweet Symphony magic_flute817 November 22 2005, 08:31:03 UTC

Reading that made me happy and sad all at the same time. You do have a way with words ;) Sometimes I feel like the 25-year-old with an 84-year-old's eyes...I hope you weren't talking about me! ::nervous laugh::

I loved reading all those 80's/90's memories. Sometimes I SO long for the simplicity of things back then :(

vmdesign November 22 2005, 12:43:56 UTC

I'm so happy to read this from you!!! I hope when others read it they realize what you're saying is true. I know I've sometimes been the one with the eyes older than the body, but through it all I've known that the number of years you've spent on the earth doesn't really tell who you are or give you value.

I'm glad you're with me on not being old just because you age :)

so... kristikreme20 November 22 2005, 13:20:44 UTC

was this the same man that I saw preach at your church?
yeah.
he inspired me.
a lot.

Re: so... bloctonmayor November 22 2005, 14:53:27 UTC

Yeah, that was the same guy. Tell your goofy boyfriend to let you come back sometime when Todd is preaching. You'll enjoy that also!

Re: so... kristikreme20 November 22 2005, 15:53:38 UTC

it will be soon...
it will be soon...

sillygirl72386 November 28 2005, 17:57:57 UTC

Okay. I remember when being "old" referred to anyone in 4th grade or up. :)