Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Proverbs 16:31 (ESV)
Aging is not for sissies! No matter what anyone says—you simply are not prepared for all the surprises in store for you when aging begins to happen to you and your body. Here are a few helpful hints about how to age well from the DelHousayes along with thoughtful insights from familiar friends!
Cultivate a healthy sense of humor. Be ready and willing to laugh.
You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. -Bob Hope
Be humble. Accept your infirmities and lapses in memory gracefully.
Don’t let aging get you down. It’s hard to get back up. -John Wagner
Celebrate little victories. They may be the only high point of your days.
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. -Will Rogers
Lower your expectations, steward your body, and focus on the best ways to navigate finishing well.
You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks. -Will Rogers
Work at staying upright and keeping your balance. This is a huge achievement.
Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Prioritize “aristology: the art or science of dining.” Enjoy the pleasure of lingering often over a table with those you love.
Forsake drama, conflict, and stress. Surround yourself with a cozy environment, tasty food on the table, and people who make you happy. -Holly DelHousaye
Experience agelessness as often as you like by doing what you were created to do!
When I am teaching, all the energy and love of the audience sweeps over me, and I forget the limitations of my age. -Darryl DelHousaye
Enjoy memory trips back to wonderful seasons and pause to cherish every detail.
The older I get, the better I used to be. –Lee Trevino
Celebrate eternity—imagine seeing the matchless face of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Gray hair is God’s confetti! We are well on our way! –Holly & Darryl DelHousaye
And finally—Don’t CRY because its over—SMILE because it happened! –Dr. Seuss