The Gray's

By Hannah L. Jeffers 

Do you ever wake up and wonder what in the world is really going on? This is a complex question asked by so many during these difficult times. The holidays seemingly bring a more microscopic look at the world in which we live. It seems the days past so fast and before you know it another Christmas is knocking at your door. But this year for so many of us it feels unwanted and unwelcoming. Perhaps it is because our children are all grown and gone. Or maybe it is because we have loss our spouse and our parents have long since passed on. Or it could be reduced to the amount of gray now showing in our hairline. We sit and remember when our grays earned respect and those around us appreciated the wisdom and advice our longevity provided. It seems those days are forever gone. In this day it seems our gray hair signifies nothing, and in fact our youth make an extra effort to remind us that we know nothing about this day and time. Unfortunately, they could be right. However, when I look in the mirror and I see my grandmother look back at me I can still hear her voice saying softly “there is nothing new under this sun child.” I finally am understanding what she meant. Things change but human nature remains the same. Now we know why a book written over five thousand years ago remains ageless.

So, remember as you grow gracefully older do not hesitate to share your life’s lessons. Rather the lessons are from a positive experience or labeled a horrible warning, those gray hairs can speak volumes into the lives of those who will listen.

This holiday season give the gift of wisdom!

Merry Christmas