people time

I have a career with many opportunities to speak frankly and listen availably.  On one such occasion, I wrote down the thoughts of a man on his sick bed, first referring to his time spent with his children—

I never knew them really... talk to them, walk with them, pray with them, open the door to their minds. 

I didn't understand the full value of life.  You and I can sit here and talk about life, two complete strangers.  You know how great that is?  Just don't let people and time steal that from you.   

There is a God and He will fix the system.  Man is not capable of doing it.  We let too many things go on that's wrong.  Take full advantage of the time you've got.  

I value little advice like that of men like him, from the core of his soul speaking out to a stranger, eager to share the wisdom brought with aging.

Job 12:12 states, "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days." Realizing this, I appreciate my job more, having the honor of tapping into people's collective wisdom living and working in a nursing home day after day.