The Joy of Family
Today's guest host is Steve Adams of Lynchburg, Virgnia. In 2019, I had the privilege of traveling to Asia and enjoyed learning more of their Culture. One aspect that struck me was their value and respect of family elders. Few Asian cultures have what we call “old folk’s homes” because the younger family members typically move the elder members into their home when needed.
Our Western society likes to think we have the corner on family values and yet we see elder parents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities partly because we are too busy to even call them, much less take care of them. Granted, there is a point where those care facilities are needed, but generally, we tend to default to their use to save our own busy schedules.
I am so fortunate to have both of my parents who are now close to 90, but the trip to Asia and the ensuing friendships have reminded me to NOT take family for granted and to value the wisdom and insight these senior family members have.
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