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    Growing in Age and Wisdom
    Growing in Age and Wisdom
    Growing in Age and Wisdom
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    Growing in Age and Wisdom

    By Anne Millar

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    Anne Millar provides encouragement for older people in these inspirational reflections on the meaning and purpose found in growing older.

    These short, readable articles are grouped into broad topics of:
    •Making Meaning
    •Health and Harmony
    •Relationships and Realities
    •Edges and Endings
    •Seasons and Stages

    This book will be welcomed by:
    •Older people
    •Those who work with and care for older people
    •Churches
    •Libraries
    •Academic institutions.

    Through her writing and work as a nurse, counsellor, and her pastoral ministry, Anne Millar has given comfort and hope to many people.

    These articles were originally published in Touchstone (the newspaper of the Methodist Church of New Zealand) and the book is thoughtfully ordered and graced with poems and photos.

    "The simple beauty and depth of being in relation to those around us and our environment unfolds. Anne’s words convey the essence of interdependence and its centrality in faith, life and death. The underlying importance of embracing the life we have is lovingly presented through the many cameos.
    Presbyterian Support Upper South Island is honoured to be associated with Anne, her work and this book." Vaughan Milner, Chief Executive, Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (2009)

    Also available soon in eBook format by Anne Millar, Growing in Age: Ageing in Today’s Society.

    Look for it in your favourite online store.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhilip Garside
    Release dateJun 29, 2013
    ISBN9781927260029
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      Growing in Age and Wisdom - Anne Millar

      Growing in Age and Wisdom

      Anne Millar

      Copyright © 2013 Anne Millar

      Smashwords edition

      First published in print format 2009 by Philip Garside Publishing Ltd.

      All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof

      may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever

      without the express written permission of the publisher

      except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      * * * * * * * *

      Acknowledgements for 2009 print edition

      The publishers gratefully acknowledge the generous support of

      Presbyterian Support Upper South Island

      The publishers also thank the Board of Touchstone,

      the newspaper of the Methodist Church of New Zealand,

      for permission to republish Anne Millar’s articles.

      * * * * * * * *

      Philip Garside Publishing Ltd

      PO Box 17160

      Wellington 6147

      New Zealand

      books@pgpl.co.nz

      www.pgpl.co.nz

      ISBN 978-1-927260-02-9

      Table of Contents

      Title and Copyright

      Foreword

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Making Meaning

      Celebrate the journey of ageing

      The years bring gifts

      Growing in wisdom

      Dreaming dreams awakens new life

      Embracing cultural diversity

      The Bethlehem baby — a love story

      What’s in a Name?

      Health and Harmony

      Value the Unique Person You Are

      Choose to Have the Grace to Receive

      In Touch with Ourselves, We are in Touch with God

      Keeping Hope Alive

      Good and Bad News About Depression

      Living with an Attitude of Gratitude

      Enhancing Life with Music

      The Joy of Dancing

      Laughter is Good Medicine

      Relationships and Realities

      Value Friendships Old and New

      Till Death Do Us Part?

      Sexuality and Ageing

      Add Self-care to the Crucible of Caring

      Grandparents Face Challenges in Today’s Society

      Reflections on Mothers and Daughters

      When is the Right Time to Die?

      When a Partner Dies

      Edges and Endings

      Retirement or Re-creation?

      Fearing and Faithing

      Pleasures and Pitfalls of Downsizing

      When it’s Time to Leave Home…

      The Last Days of Living

      Celebrate Life’s Legacy

      Elder Abuse Subtle and Overt

      I’m Still a Person

      Loving Kindness in Action

      Seasons and Stages

      Who Am I Now?

      Have the Wisdom to Remember

      Wintering with Courage

      Butterflies Emerge from Cocoons of Grief

      Life’s Story the Perfect Christmas Gift

      Celebrate the Child Within

      Having the Courage to Question

      Changing Expectations

      Reflections on the Autumn Season

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      Foreword

      Anne Millar’s writing and work as a nurse, counsellor, and through her pastoral ministry has given comfort and hope to many people.

      This compilation of articles originally published in Touchstone (the newspaper of the Methodist Church of New Zealand) is thoughtfully ordered and graced with poems and photos.

      Growing in Age and Wisdom creates an inspirational reflection on the meaning and purpose found in growing older. The simple beauty and depth of being in relation to those around us and our environment unfolds. Anne’s words convey the essence of interdependence and its centrality in faith, life and death. The underlying importance of embracing the life we have is lovingly presented through the many cameos.

      Presbyterian Support Upper South Island is honoured to be associated with Anne, her work and this book.

      Vaughan Milner, Chief Executive

      Presbyterian Support Upper South Island, 2009

      Acknowledgements

      Early in 2009 my Auntie Val, for whom I was flower girl in 1946, was terminally ill. A wish she had before she died was to have a helicopter ride (see front cover photo). It was a joyous experience for her to fly over Lake Taupo one beautiful day and for me to witness this. This was indicative of her spirit and courage. I had the privilege a few months later of officiating with my brother at her funeral.

      I would like to acknowledge the two most significant people who have supported me each month as I prepared the Touchstone articles and met the deadlines. They have been my patient husband James

      Millar and Hilary Childs of Presbyterian Support for gracious secretarial skills. Also other friends and family who have helped with my technology deficits.

      I am grateful to Presbyterian Support for the 23 years of employment which has brought me such opportunity, fulfilment and deep satisfaction.

      Anne Millar

      November 2009

      Introduction

      I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to write articles for Touchstone over four years. It has been a joy as well as a challenge to meet monthly deadlines. The invitation to contribute to Touchstone followed the publishing of my 2001 book Growing in Age.

      When the vision for the book was conceived it seemed impossible. I had never considered myself capable of writing a book. Bringing it to birth was hard labour at times. I am grateful to the midwives who supported and encouraged me. The title acknowledges the increasing ageing population, but also the journey of ageing which many experience as a journey of discovery and celebration of life.

      Society’s attitudes to ageing have tended to relegate older people to the periphery of society with the label the elderly. Myths, stereotypes and negative attitudes have been very insidious and damaging, and they have contributed to many injustices.

      Justice, love and compassion are part of the heritage I claim as a Christian. At its best, this heritage is about the dignity, worth and value of all people, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity or culture. My offerings in writing have hopefully been a small contribution to these values.

      A deeper understanding of people through all the stages of ageing is needed. Many older people face the greatest challenges of their lives. Equally important is the need to encourage people to value and respect themselves and their roles in families and society. There are choices to be made along the way and people have to take responsibility for their choices about life, relationships and participation.

      Wise and visionary older people have made a lasting contribution to humankind through the ages. History is being written now as older people develop their wisdom and skills and search for ways to make a difference in the world.

      New Zealand is a small country with a very important role in international affairs. We cannot afford to be concerned only for our own survival as a country or as individuals. The vision of a legacy for future generations can give meaning and purpose to the lives of older people and in partnership with younger members of society help to create a better world.

      The opportunities offered me over the years have highlighted for me

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