Golden Oldies

very nice piece from u kamalji... thnx for sharing....

 

Dear Kamalji,

Your blog reminds me of my parents. Yes, today's generation thinks of itself. Our parents had our interests in mind.

They sacrificed their all so that we had a decent life, good education & had a good moral upbringing.

Their mantra was, " if we cannot afford it, forget it". Unlike today's parents who will even take a loan to pander to the likes & dislikes of their kids.

"A true friend is there even in bad times," they said. How true! Now a days people go out of their way to please others. Not my parent's generation.

My Dad says, India now a lot of Old age homes springing up. It was unheard of in their times. I speak of granny flats for Hubby & myself. MY parents know for sure my brother will take care of them.

It is now fashionable to have a "financial advisor". My financial advisor has always been my Mom. Her smart ways to save money can put any accountant to shame.

Times are changing Kamalji. For better? At what cost? Old values are crumbling to make way for a selfish tomorrow.

Regards,

Corallux

 

Dear Kamalji

Nice write up. Yes our parents struggled a lot and they were in
joint family but they were happy. They saw to it that their
children are happy and with the money they had they gave good
education to their children. With all the comforts we have, many
are there who are not happy. It is not how much we have but
how much we enjoy that makes happiness. In present world
people dont know the value of money. Our parents though they
did not earn much they saved for the future.

My husband also is very economic and does not spend unnecessarily.
He is very simple. As he was economic and saved for the future
we are having a happy retired life. In young age we can struggle
but when we become old we wont have strength to struggle.

with blessings

viji