Anyway!
It's been a very long time since I had a photo Friday, plus I wanted an excuse to post this adorable picture of Joseph. He's awesome. Even though he has dementia and often doesn't know where he is or why, he told me a story recently about getting shot in World War II and his subsequent year-long stay in a German hospital. In great detail, I might add. He's an amazing person and the conversation reminded me how important it is that we listen to our elder's stories.
There is a proverb that says "every time an old person dies, a library burns to the ground." That couldn't be more true. Our old people have seen and experienced so many things that most of us cannot even fathom. If you have an old person in your life...engage them in a conversation. Ask them about something from their past. Really listen to them. Not only will you make their day, but you'll learn something, too.
p.s. Record your conversations. It's the cheapest priceless keepsake you could ever have.
4 comments:
awe, that looks like my grandpa! I miss my grandpa dearly
good advice. joseph looks like a fun fella.
Being the "genealogist" of the family, love this post. And so true of the quote!
I agree to get these stories before their gone forever.
Sweet picture!
Isn't this the same Joseph who always asks, "Mind if I stick it in?"
Did it occur to you that he only told you that story to impress you so you'd finally say "yes"?
Hahahahahaha!
No, but you're right, lil sis carnie! In fact, I'm taking Teh 'Dad to the doctor today, so I'll have a whole lot of time to talk with him. We love to reminisce and when Teh 'Bride's there, he loves to tell her about how I was such a fat little b@st@rd when I was little.
On second thought, SHUT UP, Teh 'Dad!
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