Cumpleanos de los Viejos!

Sergio turned 77 yesterday and Haydee turns 71 on Monday. So, the family and I celebrated both of their birthdays today with appetizers, a huge meal and 2 cakes.



(Sergio and Haydee opening gifts i gave them. between them sits a granddaugher)

I asked Sergio what he usually does for his birthday every year and he said not much.
"Cada ano es un ano menos" (Every year is a year less)

Then, he spoke of how numbered his days were and that at this age, he must walk holding the hand of Jesus. His words weren't heavy or melancholy, they were simply a wise reflection. Sergio doesn't fear death because he believes in an impeccable afterlife. His faith keeps him strong and joyful. God is in his thoughts, his singing, his words, and his actions. I witness this daily and yet, he sometimes still blows me away by his humility, patience, and love for others. Sergio is a great man of God.

I am understanding old age the more I live in this house. And I can see more of the beauty with age. Also, I have been more comfortable with confronting the idea of death, like how I can now find peace at the cemetery.

I am very lucky to be living with elderly people and working with children. I still have a lot to learn from the old and the young about life.