Listening to the wisdom of older generations is a treasure we should not take for granted.
We have all experienced a relative who talks about the old days, the days when they were younger, the days of glory, some might say. And sometimes, these stories are repeated. But in a way, it's a good thing.
Throughout history, families have passed down their stories from generation to generation.
- The stories of how their family came to America.
- The stories of the 'old country.'
- The stories of their time in the war
- The stories of being poor and struggling to provide for their families
This sharing of stories even goes back to biblical times. The passing of the Word of God through oral tradition has given us today the foundation of Christianity, specifically the Bible. Also, the writing from the Saints has been passed down in the same way.
Take time to listen to those who have a story to tell, no matter how small or great, because this is who we are and what we do as the people of God to care and take the time out of our busy days to listen to an old-timer share their part of history.
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