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Too Old to Keep Up?

Is it possible I am getting too old? Too old to keep up? Last week we just had said good-bye to two American guests who were with us for eight days. I was bushed. I spent four of the eight days mostly at the stove and kitchen sink. The next four were in our interior work where I hardly saw either of our guests with all the rush of activities and "runnings around." This week Byron came down with a cold or flu or virus and he is currently crashed on the floor.  I think sometimes old or young need a chance to catch up and recover - physically, emotionally and even spiritually.  Oh, but the tasks of a missionary never seem to end and taking a "day off" is like a luxury. But are we too old?  I should say not, even though we get asked frequently these days about retirement.  I guess the white hair is some sort of sign on the road of life.  I do tend to get snippy when people ask if it isn't time to go sit and be close to our grandchildren.   So, what do...