As Time Goes By

Some things grow more valuable with age. Take cars, for instance. Those old models, fifty or more years old, aren’t they lovely? Well-cared for, they still purr down the highway, classic lines gleaming in the sunshine.

And gems! Gold never loses its value, diamonds and emeralds still glitter in the sunlight. Their worth isn’t dimmed by years.

But, people? Well, I don’t know. Babies are certainly more cuddly, more beautiful, more entertaining. And, those teenage and young adult years are interesting and full of lessons for us older people as we watch the youngsters who are full of hope and intelligence.

Then, there are the aged ones–wiser than in the past, we hope. Not nearly as pretty or handsome as in years before; lines are blurred, eyesight, hearing, agility–all those things not quite up to snuff any more. But within that gray head, there are many stories, many lessons learned. And we are ready to share all these things with others, if they only had time to listen.

Being sort of out of our league with this bustling, ever-changing world, we band together in Sunday school classes reserved just for us, in retirement homes and within a circle of friends who share common experiences and limitations. But,  doubtless, if we were re-painted, re-furbished, aging parts replaced, we’d purr on down the road, as sleek and shiny and lovely as this 1967 Mustang and, with the experience of years behind us, we’d be better than new!