Category Archives: Aging

Aging and caring for the aging

Courting Miah

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes we visit in order to be entertained and amused. Sometimes, it’s way more precious than that… Continue reading →

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Running the Race

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s a simple fact: when a sixty-year-old man in less than terrific condition runs two 5K cross country obstacle races in one day, there will be pain! Continue reading →

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Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affection, deafness, dementia, elderly, emotion, hard of hearing, Heritage Manor, hope, Mayfield KY, mother, old age, poignancy, poignant moment, resurrection | Comments Off

Role Reversal

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Do you remember ever having your parents tell you, “Get your feet off of the furniture?” Ever have one of your kids tell you that?! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, family roles, helping adult kids, role reversal, Sara Bynum, visiting family | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off

Ordinary Stuff

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing catch, pushing a swing and telling stories are some of the simple things that help mold good memories for our families. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged backyard, family ties, grandkids, grandparents, memories, playing catch, visiting family | Comments Off

Parental Guidance Recommended

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Doesn’t it seem like the mistakes we make as parents are the hardest ones to forgive ourselves? I am glad that my children and I have lived long enough to like each other again. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged forgiving ourselves, mistakes, parental mistakes, parental regrets, parenting, regrets, self forgiveness | Comments Off

A picture of my youngest son reading his daughter a favorite book from his childhood sparks warm and wonderful memories. Reading to our children is one of the finest legacies we can leave. Continue reading →

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Tour Guide

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

When she was ninety-two, Dorothy Reynolds told us “You two need to be doing the things you want to do now, before you end up like me and can’t do them anymore. If there’s somewhere in the world you want to go, you should go there now.” Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Dorothy Reynolds, go while you're young, touring, traveling, visiting overseas | Comments Off