And, somewhat later--"Welcome to Medicare" and "Medicare Basics."
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| Were we ready? |
Information on Parts A, B, C, D; explanations of a possible penalty;
something about Medicare Advantage Plans; and what to think
about regarding supplemental insurance were presented in brightly
colored fliers and pamphlets.
Daily, the mailbox was full--information over-load.
There were calls advising an appointment with a SHIP representative.
Each with a sense of urgency.
E a s i n g into retirement was not an option.
This was supposed to be
a fun time of life--
more carefree, relaxing, serene?
You wanted to see the world.
But at 8, you couldn't leave the yard.
At 16, you had no car.
At 21, you had no money.
At 34, you had no babysitter.
At 50, Father Time tells you it's too late....
And you tell him to eat your dust.
*as seen in a 1995 magazine for GinkGold
I tore the full page advertisement out of the magazine
and attached it to the refrigerator with a magnet.
I was 48 and still busy
with my children's school activities and work,
but I had visions of
and attached it to the refrigerator with a magnet.
I was 48 and still busy
with my children's school activities and work,
but I had visions of
Father Time
"eating my dust."
"eating my dust."
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| Did you know? |
... that Daniel was 90 years old when he was sent
to the lion's den?
At 100, Grandma Moses was painting.
At 93, George Bernard Shaw wrote Farfetched Fables.
At 89, Albert Schweitzer headed a hospital in Africa.
At 82, Winston Churchill wrote a History of English Speaking
People.
At 80, George Burns won an Academy Award for his performance
in The Sunshine Boys.
Look around your community.
Retirees are leading Bible studies,
working for food banks,
volunteering at Habitat for Humanity,
staying active with their grandchildren's lives
and making a difference in many ways.
My aunt, Marion, is a role model at 101 years of age. Called Grandma Whole Wheat by her great grandchildren, she cooks, gardens, and helps care for her household. When one of her sons expressed a concern about her being alone one evening, she replied, "I'm not alone. Jesus is with me."
If you have not thought about it yet...
retirement is one's opportunity to
LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
*Be a Grandma Whole Wheat . . . or a Grandma Biker... or--
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| *Laugh until your tummy hurts...with a grandchild. |
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| *Spend part of your vacation with loved ones. |
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| *Re-discover something you used to enjoy. |
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| *Connect! . . in someway and with someone. . . |
Even though we are the generation who knew about Studebakers, wash tub ringers, metal ice trays with levers, 45 RPM records and Howdy Doody, we have a lot to offer. Countless riddles, doubts, tribulations pursue us our entire lives. Decision-making occurs on a daily basis. Life changes; the decisions needing to be made change with it. Although we may yearn for serenity, chaos sometimes reigns.
Are you seeking a new direction,
a renewed sense of peace?
One can be at peace with the direction of your life if you put your trust in God whether you are twenty, thirty, or Medicare age and beyond. Whatever your age, your life plan, ask God to guide you.
If any of you lack wisdom,
let him ask of God,
who gives to everyone without
reserve and without reproach,
and it will be granted him.
Psalm 32: 8
Dear Lord,
No matter what my age
or circumstances,
let me accept the grace and peace that You offer on a daily basis.
Give me a renewed sense of energy
and help me not to be afraid of
trying new things.
You are the giver of all things good, and
You provide peace when I trust your promises.
Amen
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