Well, was I the only one or did you find today's lesson a bit on the depressing side? I agree with everything she was saying, but the thought of living until I'm 100 and more then likely reaching that ripe ole age without Ron is not a pleasant thought to me.
That being said, I will admit that Ron and I have a plan in place for both retirement and in the event that the Lord choice to make me a widow. Planning for retirement has not always been fun for me, I'm a live for the moment kinda gal!! LOL!! But as we draw closer to it, I'm grateful that the Lord gave me a husband who was wise enough to know and understand the important of it early on (even if he had a cranky wife). Our reality is that Ron could retire in as little as 10 years from now it is a nice feeling knowing that we will not be a burden to our kids!
All that said, it is wise to plan ahead and in so doing being able to laugh at the future.
Nola
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This on-line Study/Accountability Group begins on Monday July, 14th.
The book, "Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be" by Donna Partow will be our 90 day guide to living the Proverbs 31 life.
This will be entirely done on-line, using e-encouragements and accountability. If you struggle with your Quiet Time, this is a great place to start! The book has daily pages that take about 10-15 each day (maybe a bit more if you are a slower reader) with Scripture memorization, prayer, practical tips and more.
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Girlfriends, Inc. @ HOTC
"Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be"
This on-line Study/Accountability Group begins on Monday July, 14th.
The book, "Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be" by Donna Partow will be our 90 day guide to living the Proverbs 31 life.
This will be entirely done on-line, using e-encouragements and accountability. If you struggle with your Quiet Time, this is a great place to start! The book has daily pages that take about 10-15 each day (maybe a bit more if you are a slower reader) with Scripture memorization, prayer, practical tips and more.
Feel free to check out the book at www.donnapartow.com.
If you have any questions, please email Nola Chandler at ronolachandler@sbcglobal.net
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3 comments:
eekk! I don't want to plan ahead b/c I feel like I'm too young to plan ahead. But, I've started to realize this past year that the earlier I plan ahead, the better! The more money I will accumulate, the wiser we'll be with finances and so on. But on another note, Nola's SO right...the study got me a little sad. I was on the train reading and when I was done, I just sorta frowned! boooo!!! And I'm not so sure I WANT to live till 100. haha.
Missy I felt the same way until my grandfather passed away. He had a plan for their retirement, but when he got sick all the plans fell through since he had started later. I'm learning now to plan ahead since I am young and if I don't start now I might never plan. I know I don't want to live to be 100 without my family around me. I always think of my great aunt Dora when I think of living till 100, even though she's only in her 80s, her husband, daughter, most of her siblings, and some friends are gone. Even though she's an active person, she says that she would rather spend it with those that have gone before her. (Sorry bummer note to end on, but there's one thing I've learned from her its that whatever God gives you to live, then live without regrets)
I've survived cancer, and living to 100 sounds like such a gift! But truth be told, the real reason that I am so grateful for extra years is because I want to be with my children and meet my grandkids. I don't know how that would be for someone who has lost everyone significant to them. That would be so sad!
If we live in the family of Christ, however, there will always be a brother or a sister to fellowship with, no matter what age we are!
My parents planned ahead and now my mom is fine financially, and what a blessing this is to our family! I hope and pray that we can do the same for our own kids.
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