Marilyn Mills, Muizenberg
Ever wondered why you don’t see the old folk living down the road anymore?
Well, sadly they probably cannot afford to be seen anymore.
Their lives were spent working hard to raise children who now are off somewhere creating their own wealth with the abilities their old parents worked hard to give them.
They don’t have time to visit or be concerned that pensions once thought were good now just don’t cut it anymore.
Pensions don’t last until the end of the month as they did a few years ago. No money for petrol or public transport or even for food for an entire month so it’s better to stay put inside their home and drift from one day to the next.
The golden years are just a myth. A little love given gets you a lot of love back.
Take a little time to check on the oldies. Give a little and the gratitude will warm your heart.