One or two blogging friends lately have been posting about their advancing years - and some have seemed quite sad that they are 'near the end'. Obviously, as a Christian, my faith gives me the hope of heaven, and I believe death is not the The End.
But whatever one believes, I do feel that everyone's life has worth, and use - even when we cannot do the things we did at 20, 40 or 60. Other bloggers - reaching the age of retirement, as I have - are taking the opportunity to look again at their lifestyle, and re-order their priorities
We can still love and be loved, we can still smile and say a kind word, we can encourage others, and pray for them. We can still let our light shine. And if we work together on this, then together we can be a stronger, brighter light.
- find a suitable glass jar about 4" high
- trim a candle to 3" long, and melt its base over a flame
- fix that candle in the centre of the jar
- put all other candle stubs in pyrex jug
- stand in a saucepan ½ filled with boiling water
- heat till wax melts
- pour gently into the jar [straining out bits of wicks]
- leave to cool completely
Another lovely post, Angela. Thank you for the encouragement to continue to focus on what we can do. I melted candle ends and made teacup candles using some old teacups that I was given/had. :)
ReplyDeleteTeacup candles are popular here.
DeleteThis is so true Ang. Try not to mourn what what we now CAN'T do and instead look again for what we CAN do and what IS impossible for every little action, every little thought or feeling or word can do something for someone somewhere. Many drops make an ocean as Jesus said.xx
ReplyDeleteEvery little helps
DeleteI’m surprised by how many people in their 50’s and 60’s feel they are old! I’m well into my 70’s and so busy I barely have time to do any housework at all, we can still socialise outside, go for long walks and volunteer so we don’t end up lonely. Just keep on keeping on and be ourselves, don’t be influenced by others, keep caring and smiling. Sarah Browne.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, for your positive attitude - you are an inspiration
DeleteYou really are an inspiration Sarah, but never take what you have for granted or criticise others. Until last May I was a very young 61 year old, here there and everywhere and doing exactly what I wanted. Then I found out I had four breaks in my spine due to osteoporosis and now I live in constant pain and feel older than than I ever have before.
DeleteEnjoy everything you have because it sounds amazing.
I'm sorry your health issues have brought pain and problems. Sarah is fortunate to be in good health. We should all try and live life as fully as we can, while we can. I think Sarah was speaking of people who seem to give up too easily - I know that you achieve a lot, despite the difficulties because you too have a positive attitude
DeleteThanks for the tips. I have never thought to use the last few inches of a candle to form the 'wick' in the centre of a jar of recycled wax, what a brilliant idea.
ReplyDelete👍 It's much easier than trying to fix a new wobbly string wick into the molten wax
DeleteBrilliant. The candle and the outlook.
ReplyDeleteMerci Mags!! 🙏🧡
DeleteBonjour Angela,
ReplyDeleteVous avez toujours les mots qu'il faut pour me réconforter. Vos propos sont très souvent en accord avec les évènements qui se produisent dans la vie.
Merci pour tout ce que vous faites.
Merci Véro. C'est un commentaire très gentil. Que Dieu vous bénisse et vous garde en sécurité 🙏🧡
ReplyDeleteHow funny that Bob almost snacked on a candle stub! What is it with men and the need for "goodies"?
ReplyDeleteI discovered in November that 80 sounded so much older than 79 that it was a shock at first, but also something of a triumph to have reached this milestone and still be mobile (except when I do something daft and temporarily have to hobble around). I think thankfulness has to be the key when we start to let go of our livelier years, focussing on whatever blessings we still have. Like you I look upon death as a gateway into a new and amazing life which we cannot even start to imagine!
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DeleteMerci Angela.
ReplyDeleteEn ce moment pour ma famille, l'aide de Dieu n 'est pas de trop.
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DeleteThe candle idea looks great, though it's mainly jars here and few stubs. I think I can scrape out the jars and get at least a little more light. (also going away to think about attitude and goals)
ReplyDeleteEven the small stubs add up to produce light
DeleteAha, a use for those glass containers left from when we treat ourselves to a Gu desert! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI learned from my grandmother and a vicar years ago that even when housebound or unable to do things you still had important 'work' as someone who has time to pray. Back then it was good to know people were doing this when I was so busy, now it is good to do this when I have the time and space.
Oh those GU puddings are delicious - I had LOADS of their glass ramekins when we moved, and conscientiously recycled all but 4 of them.
DeleteAnd yes to your point about prayer too 🙏
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