What Age Has Taught Me

I’m going to be 90 in seven months time. Not bad eh? I’ve learned a fair bit over the years. Not stuff that’s in books, I can read and write, but I’m not what you would call an educated woman. Most of my learning has come from life and what it has to offer, the good and the bad.

We had news yesterday that one of my grandsons is going to lose his job, the company is closing. He is stressed beyond belief about this. I can understand that to an extent, but it’s not the be all and end all.

I am not making light of it, it’s a big thing losing your income, but there are jobs out there. They may not be what he particularly wants to do, but he will be able to find work. He has a good work record and excellent references, but he wants to pick and chose and sometimes that’s just not possible. He moans about the unfairness of life and all that. He said he is stressed to the nth degree…I hate that phrase, nth degree, what does that mean for goodness sake?

I asked him if he will lose his home, he said no, they are way in front and it is almost paid off.[amazon asin=1496092589&template=*lrc ad (right)]

I asked him if he is going to go hungry, he said no, they have money in the bank.

I asked him if he is in debt, he said no, except the last couple of years on the mortgage they own everything outright.

What he is worried about is the holiday to the Seychelles they were hoping to go on, and the new car they were hoping to buy after Christmas. I have no sympathy for him not being able to do those things.

I think his stress is misplaced if I am honest.

I told him about the war years where even what little we had was reduced by rationing and shortages.

I told him about his grandpa Ernest breaking his leg and us relying on what food people gave us for over two months because he couldn’t work…no work no pay. How I had to look after all the children and tend the garden, to supplement what family and friends donated to us…I lost so much weight I was unrecognisable, but that’s what 20 hour days will do to you. The washing and cooking still had to be done, and with no utilities…

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