The Gift Of Years Analysis

Life is a constant give and take situation. In the beginning as infants we depend on parents or caregivers to nurture us of the needed essentials to grow and take our place in the world, contributing to society in a productive way. The Gift of Years starts by describing the legacy an individual creates through the beginning of their lifetime. People like to think what they do on a daily basis is important and means something bigger that translates into leaving a legacy for people to remember them by. However, other people tend to not think how their actions throughout life will have an impact on those left behind and the way they will be remembered as a result of not only lifetime accomplishments, but how they impacted people to act or think
Several people experience life experiences, some of those that make one question faith in general and/or change the way they view life as a whole. I lost my son when he was five and a half months old. The discussions about life and how to deal with the pain of losing someone so close to me changed the way I viewed life and the way I lived my life from those days forward. The legacy was left to me by my mother and father, who were there for me every step of the way. Another pillar was the strength my wife showed to my other two children, explaining that Matteo would be ok, and in a better place. The memorable discussions about life with family members and loved ones I had in the months following Matteo’s death will forever live in me and overall changing the way I thought of the purpose of life, as well as how precious it is to cherish the times one has with those who mean the most to
Much like children, a new perspective of life is introduced regarding what is important. No matter the occupation held throughout their lifetime, when a person reaches their golden years, they are often consumed with a new appreciation of life. This time period in our lives is considered the Twilight Period. During this time people tend to not care as much about concerns they had in their earlier years. Trust is placed in those around them, such as caregivers, doctors and loved ones that are just calling to check up on them. Along with trust comes patience. Patience is needed due to the lack of freedom people in this period of their lives will experience due to the care they require being relied on other people. These Twilighters will come to an understanding of what is about to come and the burden is now placed on those who will be in pain by coping with the reality their loved one is entering this period in their lives, losing their loved one and the burden of moving