I have a sun dial in my flower garden. On it is an inscription from a poem by Robert Browning, “Grow Old Along With Me; The Best Is Yet To Be.” I’ve always liked that line. I suppose Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning had a wonderful marriage and did grow old together.
Some of us are blessed to have a mate make life’s journey with us; some of us are not. If I dared, I might change Mr. Browning’s quote just a bit and “old” would become “older”. Everyone grows older but if our minds and spirits stay young, we don’t have to grow “old”. Whether we grow older alone or together, faith in the Lord is a great comfort.
I think there’s something about the human spirit that desires companionship. It’s nice to have shared experiences or interests, to have someone to talk things over with at the end of the day.
Cozy mysteries tend to draw the reader in, to invite her to share the experiences of the leading character. They are sort of like a friendly fire on a cold day, or a good cup of coffee and a chat with a friend.
Growing older has its challenges, but it also has its rewards. As we look to the future, we need to keep believing “the best is yet to be.”
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