A Solution

This was shared with me from a friend and I felt the need to share it with you.

How to solve the Seniors Retirement problem and the growing Prison Inmate problem with one change....

Here's the way it should be:
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
This would correct two things in one motion:

Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.

They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical Treatment, wheel chairs, etc.

They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.

They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly... If they fell or needed assistance.

Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.

A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.

All meals and snacks would be brought to them.

They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education... and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.

Simple clothing - i.e.. Shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.

There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.

Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.

They would receive daily phone calls.

There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.

The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.

As for the criminals:
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.

"Sounds like justice to me!"

Germany Bound

Well, it is official. The kids are in Germany. It has taken me a few days to come to grips with the reality of it all. It was an extremely difficult day saying goodbye and watching the plane ascend into the heavens. I allowed myself the day to indulge in a self-pity  party. Every toy left behind, every piece of clothing, brought a fresh batch of tears. The quietness now is almost deafening.

What I will miss the most is their hugs and kisses, their child-like  wonder, their honesty, and their imagination. I think I smiled and laughed more in the past year than I have in my entire life. I am thankful to God and my daughter and son-in-law for the opportunity to spend the past year bounding with my grand children. They have renewed my zest for life and adventure.

I am now eagerly anticipating the opportunity to visit a foreign country, something I’ve never really had a desire to do before. Children have a way of making you see things in a different light. Their fearlessness and innocence have a way of seeping in and giving life new purpose, new meaning.

I will trust in God that He has placed them where He wants them to be. I will trust that He will give me the strength, fortitude and positive attitude to forge forward each day with a renewed spirit for this fragile, wonderful, adventure called life. I will trust in Him to watch over them and keep them safe.

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Grandma Loves You!

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While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

An Easy Fix

From a senior citizen around 80 years of age seen in an article in the St. Petersburg , Fl. Times. 

The Business Section asked readers for ideas on: "How Would You Fix the Economy?"

The Fix

Sounds like a plan to me. 

Dear Mr. President,

Please find below my suggestion for fixing America 's economy.. Instead 

of giving billions of dollars to companies that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan.

You can call it the "Patriotic Retirement Plan":

There are about 40 million people over 50 in the work force. Pay them $1 million apiece severance for early retirement with the following stipulations:

1. They MUST retire. Forty million job openings - Unemployment fixed.
   
2. They MUST buy a new AMERICAN Car. Forty million cars ordered - Auto

Industry fixed.

1. They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage - Housing

Crisis fixed.

It can't get any easier than that!!

 P.S. If more money is needed, have all members in Congress pay their taxes..

Mr. President, while you're at it, make Congress retire on Social Security and Medicare. I'll bet both programs would be fixed pronto!

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Age is Wisdom

• Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment.? They know the words and believe in them.
• It's the Old People who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.
• Old people believe the best things in live or still free
• Old people understand the wisdom of spare the rod spoil the child
• Old people understand that one night of enjoyment can possible ruin the rest of your life
• Old people understand that life is not always fair and when you’ve been dealt an unjust hand you can’t just quit
• Old people understand that wealth, happiness, and success is not just measured by the materialistic things you own
• Old people understand the value of good manners, respect, and common sense
• Old people are not useless burdens but a source of knowledge, gained from life experiences that can not be found in books
• Old people understand you must be willing to be accountable for your own actions and be ready to face the consequences

• Old people are not a drain on society to be push aside by the younger generation as out of touch, but a source of wisdom that could save them a lot of trials if they would only listen to their advice and accept that they know what they are talking about
• Old people understand that children should be taught at a early age, respect for human life, respect for authority, respect for country, and a sound knowledge that life and liberties are not a right but a privilege, which has been afforded them by the men and women who have given their lives and have suffered so that they may have the privileges afforded them today.
• Old people understand that life is not about what happens to us but about how we chose to deal with what happens to us.

Bible Quote

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Reflection

God Gave Me A Gift

God gave me a gift, the gift of life.
He did not promise it would hold no strife.
God gave me a gift, the gift of love.
He sent His Son from Heaven above.
God gave me a gift, the gift of prayer,
He constantly listens, He's always there.
God gave me a gift, the gift of hope.
He sent His spirit who helps me to cope.
God gave me a gift, the gift of choice.
In His infinite love, I now rejoice.

{published} (c)1991-Deborah Seko

Bible Quote

Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.   In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.