Seasoned Citizens Deserve Our Time and Respect




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Seasoned Citizens Deserve Our Time and Respect


Many years ago, a colleague of mine was making a phone call here at Focus on the Family. When an old woman answered, he quickly realized he had misdialed.

“Please forgive me, ma’am,” he said. “I called the wrong number.”

“No,” the woman replied. “Please don’t hang up. I’m very old and I live alone. I rarely talk with anyone. Will you talk with me?”

Both my friend, Jim, and that old woman are now gone — but their memory comes to mind this week. That’s because National Senior Citizens Day is Wednesday, a day set aside to honor the value of our elders, as well as acknowledge the many contributions our older population makes on an ongoing basis.

It’s true there are many “seasoned citizens” living alone like Jim’s new friend, disconnected by difficult circumstances or downright neglect. On the other hand, there are countless other seniors who are living active and productive lives. Jean and I know some who are raising their grandchildren. Many others are pouring their gifts and talents into traditional office work, ministry, and numerous volunteer organizations. We have hundreds of seniors who have volunteered here at Focus on the Family.

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