We have all been there before. In a restaurant having a quiet meal lost in our own world. Suddenly things change. A family with four rowdy kids shows up and is seated near you. You try to ignore it. You want to rise above it all and think to yourself ‘It will be just fine, I can ignore it.’

I have three kids of my own. While I’m sure they never acted this way in public when they were younger, I do understand that this is not uncommon. Even average parenting is hard to find these days. This is not a post about parenting…though I would love to pick apart all the things they were probably doing wrong. No, I’m writing this because of a single comment.
Reluctantly, without intention, I glanced over at the bustling table and caught the eye of the mother. As I quickly looked away, she turned to the kids and in a whispered voice said: “You guys settle down, you are bothering that older gentleman.”
Older Gentleman? That hurts. I’m in my mid-40’s. I’ll give her an old gentleman…..


And wouldn’t you know it, the good book has something to say about this as well.
From Proverbs 16:31:
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
Now ain’t that something!
Run in Peace, Rest in Grace