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What Has Surprised You Most About Getting Older? One thing that has surprised me about getting older is how many young people has so little respect for older people. When I was younger I was totally amused by the older generation and knowledge they shared.
What Have You Learned About Yourself as You’ve Aged? As I have aged I have learned that my life is a precious gift from God and it’s a very short journey to be cherished and not taken for granted. I’ve learned that I’m a unique individual handmade and chosen by God to do a good work for the kingdom.
What Have You Learned About Others? I’ve learned that we all have a calling and a purpose on our lives. Everyone has their own special story so we should not be judging others because we

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