Austrian author Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach said it best: \u201cIn youth we learn; in age we understand.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re fortunate, like we are, to spend time with senior loved ones, you know what a treasure their hard-won wisdom is to receive.<\/p>\n
We feel selfish keeping it all to ourselves, so this year we asked a handful of our community residents if we could share their answer to this question: \u201cWhat are your words of wisdom going into 2023\u201d<\/i>?<\/p>\n
Some you\u2019ll want to tuck away to remember, some will make you laugh out loud, and they\u2019ll all remind you of the preciousness of life as you step into this new year. We hope you love these pearls of wisdom as much as we do.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s never too late to start something over.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Donna Darby, Benton House of Oakleaf: Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0\u201cBe grateful to see a new day and love your family. Just be happy, life is too short.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Margaret Brown, Benton House of Staley Hills: Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBe mindful of what you say! Words can be hurtful if you are not careful how you use them.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Nick Calve, Benton House of Aiken, Aiken, SC\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLet it all hang out!\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2013 Emery \u201cHink\u201d Hinkhouse (age 105), Benton House of Olathe, KS\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cTake it easy a bit, and don\u2019t let the little things become big things. Be more flexible.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2013 Sharon Martin, Benton House of Olathe, KS<\/p>\n
\n\u201cTo love everyone and to be happy and thankful for the blessing of life.”\u00a0<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Shirley Dysert, Benton House of Lenexa, KS\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cStay busy and friendly, it helps with loneliness.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Peggy Perdue, Benton House of Grayson, Grayson, GA<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Jimmie Mae Sosebee<\/p>\n
\n\u201cGet close to the Creator in this coming year. Emulate love to everyone. If you do this, you will have a successful 2023.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Anonymous, Benton House of Florence, Florence, SC<\/p>\n
\n\u201cTreat everyone with kindness and respect others.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Margaret Weigler, Benton House of Bluffton, Bluffton, SC<\/p>\n
\n\u201cPrayers for a happy and peaceful world as we enter into the new year.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Ms. Margaret Lumpkin, Benton House of Woodstock, Woodstock, GA<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMay all the tears of 2022 water the seeds you are planting in 2023.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Clarice Dunlop, Benton House of Decatur, Decatur, GA, who follows this with her favorite quote:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe are all faced with a service of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014-Chuck Swindoll<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0\u201cPray our country will change and be less selfish.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014-Joe Dowling (91), Benton House of Augusta, Augusta, GA<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0\u201cBe resilient, and don\u2019t get upset with the things you can\u2019t control. Stay close to your loved ones!\u201d<\/i>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014-Del Black, Benton House Tiffany Springs, Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBehave yourself and take care. Mind all your P\u2019s and Q\u2019s.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014<\/i>Carol French-Ward, Benton House of Blue Springs, Blue Springs, MO<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHave a ball.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014A special message from Buddy (Carol French-Ward\u2019s dog)\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0\u201cLife is about adjustments. You either learn to adjust or you lament.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Andy Abate, Benton House of St. Johns, St. Augustine, FL<\/p>\n
\n\u201cTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5&6.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Marilynn Moores, Benton House of St. Johns, St. Augustine, FL<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhen you have God in your heart, tell people about it. So, wherever you go, sprinkle love and goodness everywhere.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014-Helen Howington, Benton House of Port Orange, Port Orange, FL<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBe grateful and thankful for everything we have. Also, be kind and nice to everyone around us.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014-Barbara Lekorenon, The Garden House, Anderson, SC<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI hope that everyone can become closer to Christ.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Mary Jo Slice<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBloom where you are planted.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Mary Taylor, Benton House of Raymore, MO\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cKeep a smile on your face always and the world will smile with you.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Joan Laurenzo, Benton House of Oviedo, Oviedo, FL<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBe sure and talk to Jesus every day and listen to what he tells you back.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Bettye Cochran, Benton Village of Stockbridge, Stockbridge, GA<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBe good to each other. Everyone should try to get along and have peace in the world.\u201d<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u00a0<\/i>\u2014Marjorie Gilmer, Benton House of Douglasville, Douglasville, GA\u00a0<\/p>\n
Words of Wisdom from Our Senior Living Residents<\/h2>\n
We hope you enjoyed these pocket-sized pearls of wisdom from our Benton House community.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wishing you and yours a beautiful new year.<\/p>\n
If you could use support in another way with your senior loved one this holiday season, we\u2019d love to help. Feel free to call us at 855-461-2552, or send us a message, anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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