"Twice this week, I have watched an elderly individual, fade into the busy life in which we all live. One man just needed Panadol for his wife but the shop assistant simply said it’s in ‘6’. But he struggled to navigate the supermarket and as I watched him go in the wrong direction, I left all my groceries and took him where he needed to go. Today, I watched an elderly man struggle in the heat, who had obviously had a fall with a huge scrape and blood on his leg. He walked past people in the cafe, while he slowly made his way to his car. Not one person stopped. Or looked. Or acknowledged him. I took him to his car and checked he was ok. He told me he had a fall and wasn’t sure how the air con worked in his car so he just didn’t use it. I sat with him until his aircon kicked in and heard him talk about the old frail body that he is in, that fails him now, every single day.
When you see an elderly person walking down the street, searching in the supermarket, or struggling to their car, take a minute out of your busy schedule and ask them if they need a hand. Think about your grandparents and your parents and how pissed you would be if someone didn’t stop to help them. But more, think of them as you.
Once upon a time, they were you. They were busy, they had work, they had children, they were able... Today, they are just in an older body that is not going as fast as it used to and this busy life is fucking confusing. They deserve our utmost respect and consideration. One day it will be you, it will be us. I wish more people gave a shit about them and acknowledged them for their admirable existence and geez I hope someday, not that far away, someone does it for me.
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Freddie’s back ❤️
We’re sure we speak on behalf of the cricketing world in saying how amazing it was to see Flintoff in Cardiff yesterday around the team after his accident.
"Well done. You managed to shoot a stationery, 14 foot peaceful creature with a high velocity rifle. Very sporting!" ~ @RickyGervais.
RT if you want a WORLDWIDE ban on #trophyhunting.
So. After 20 years, today is my final day in the @RoyalAirForce I’ve had the time of my life. Huge highs & huge lows. It’s been an absolute privilege to serve my country for so long. It’s time to go home, be with my family everyday. It’s an emotional day. #RAF
You won’t see anything better than this. All credit to my son who last saw us play in the Premier League at 2 months of age. 🔴⚪️❤️
Watch this when you don’t mind crying. Because if you’ve been there. Watched this team. Empty your tear ducts for tomorrow 🥲
#nffc#coyr#wembley
So proud of our @England squad for giving us great memories this summer, but also teaching politicians how to carry themselves with class, how to fight racism, and how to feed hungry kids