In the very near future, we will bring back our section on “Growing Older With Grace & Beauty” and we want you to meet our two special contributors, Elsie and Jere. Here you will find humor, practical advice, and encouragement if you are in the 50 and over age bracket. If you’re younger, you will be better prepared for what’s to come! Without a doubt, the best is yet to come. This feature will be in Embracing Life.

The PERKS OF BEING OVER 50
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run - anywhere.
4. People call at 9 PM and ask, “Did I wake you?”
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. Things you buy now won’t wear out.
7. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M. or any time you please!
8. You enjoy hearing about other peoples’ operations.
9. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
10. You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it.
11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
13. You sing along with elevator music.
14. Your back goes out more than you do.
15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national
weather service.
17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.
18. You can get away with more things and nobody will think twice about it!
19. God loves you, and we do, too!