In Defense of Growing Older

Graduating from the folly of youth into our older years brings many gifts.
In Defense of Growing Older
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We’re all getting older.

My oldest daughter will turn 10 next year, while I’m quickly approaching 40, which is undeniably middle-aged. So, while I don’t have the same amount of personal experience as some do, I enjoy many close relationships with older people and have noticed some changes in my own life. Growing older and why it’s not as bad as popular culture makes it out to be has been on my mind.

Mike Donghia
Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.