A Prayer For Those Growing Old Lord, Thou knowest I am growing older. Please keep me from becoming talkative and possessed with the need to express myself on every subject. Release me from the craving to straighten out everyone's problems and affairs. Keep me from reciting endless details. Give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my aches and pains. They are increasing with the years and my love to speak of them grows sweeter as time goes by. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be wrong. Make me thoughtful but not nosey; helpful but not bossy. Considering my vast store of wisdom, knowledge and experience, it does seem a pity not to use it all. But Thou knowest, Lord, that I would like to have at least a few friends at the end of my journey. AMEN Bill Staples, WE (Worker Emeritus) Researching Family History of HOLMES (NY/CT), STAPLES(NY/NJ/CT), ELMS(NY), BANKS(CT) , WYGANT(NY)