I picked up an Auntie and took her to her church today...she is another amazing example of living, well into 88th year...she takes care of herself and her yard and smokes up a storm and speaks of her childhood and early womanhood coming to Oahu from the Big Island. A one man woman I think...she just speaks of her husband (he has passed) with great respect...as so often happens in Hawaii we have garages or lanai's that are in the garage area and we put more of our "stuff" out there and comfy chairs to sit and that is where I sit with her and listen to her stories of the past (sometimes repeated time after time) and her opinions of some people in her life....she is alone...only one sister on the Big Island...she seems not to have any close ties...and why do I sit...................and listen..........because it is something that gives me pleasure....to just give my ear for a time and the stories are interesting and of course I ask her questions which bring new stories...............I respect the fact she is here and in good shape and is ageing with such grace and dignity........time is the only gift I have for her....and for me.....it seems quite selfish to me .....it does make me feel good....
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