"Planted in the house of Yahweh,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
In old age they will still bear fruit,
will remain fresh and green".
-Psalm 92:13-14 (Catholic Commissioned "New Jerusalem Bible").
Our Grandfather, a stalwart Member of the Lutheran Church is 90 years of age.
He is a little hard of hearing, but his eyes are still so strong he does not require reading glasses. He is also very sharp of mind and quick of wit.
He still retains his own teeth - which for a man of his age are still amazingly white in colour.
Recently he took our Grandmother to the Dentist. While he was in the waiting room, the receptionist thoughtfully asked him:
"While you are here would you like us to examine your teeth as well?"…
Without hesitation he responded "Oh no, thankyou—I had them attended to during the War!".
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I feel great warmth for elderly grandfathers with a sharp sense of humour. They remind me of my grandfather who is no longer with us.
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