Comments on: Keep Tickin’: Life Inspiration from Nonagenarians

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:44:58 +0000

@BT: Congrats on your violin lessons!! You’re so right in that we are never too old to try something new. And you never know where one of these things that you try might take you 🙂

By: BT

BT — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:18:54 +0000

I just started violin lessons myself, while I’m not 75, I am 34, still not the child prodigy 😉

You really are never too old, I wish more people would get up and grab everything they can of what life has to offer. Thansk for sharing this!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:38:03 +0000

@Connie: Thanks for stopping by and sharing information about your book. There is a lot we can learn from nonagearians. We’ll shortly be visiting my grandfather and look forward to what this visit imparts.

By: Connie Springer

Connie Springer — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:37:42 +0000

Hi Dan and Audrey, I enjoyed your post about nonagenarian liveliness. I actually wrote a book called POSITIVELY NINETY: Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians (and it’s an exhibit too) that echoes some of the observations you’ve found. If you’re interested, check out my website to learn more info.

Thanks! Connie

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:46:45 +0000

@Pete: I was really happy to see how well my grandfather is doing on this recent visit. I passed on your greetings to him.

There is such a wealth of experience and perspective in elderly people that could be shared with this and future generations. Perhaps NPR’s Story Corps should begin recording these by going from one retirement home to another.

@Linda: Having a purpose and goal is crucial at any age, but especially so when one gets older and certain things require more energy and focus. I can imagine you out there motivating your peers and inspiring them to keep trying new things!

And, thanks for the kudos on our blog and that it has renewed your enthusiasm in blogging. This means a lot to us.

@Erica: What a cool job that must have been! I can only imagine the stories you heard and the examples of living life in different ways is A-OK. They would be so proud of you!

@Dyanne: Congrats on your new adventure as an expat and teacher in Vietnam – I can only imagine how much you’ve learned and grown in this process. I love your mantra of: “This ain’t a dress rehearsal, folks!”

And indeed, travel is not only for the young 🙂

@Sutapa: My grandfather wrote his memoirs when he was 80 and named the book (rather appropriately) “Around the World in 80 Years.” You can find it on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Around-World-80-Years/dp/157736077X/

And yes, I also hope I look that alive and alert at 95 as well! His constant activity and engagement with people certainly helps.

@Joy: I am so glad that you are enjoying reading my grandfather’s book. And what’s in the book is only the half of it!! We used to sit my grandmother down when she was alive and ask her about all that was happening behind the scenes. I had never heard that I look like my great aunt Betty 🙂

Thanks so much for continuing to support us and follow along in our journey!

@Lola: You share some wise words – listening to one’s body (and mind) when it needs a rest is one of the most important things we can do. On that note, we’re hoping for a bit of R&R in the beginning of the year!

By: Lola

Lola — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:54:29 +0000

Beautiful post and perspective! One thing to always remember as well is to listen to one’s body and give it the adequate rest/break it deserves before charging on again.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:54:48 +0000

And here I thought I was becoming weary of the road just from being in Laramie, WY for the last several weeks. The verdict: I must be a “wimpy kid”.

By: Joy McGinniss

Joy McGinniss — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:31:09 +0000

Hi Pete,
The world is small, isn’t it? My husband and I are both NJ natives, Monmouth County, not that far from Paterson (we now live in PA, right outside Scranton, where Dan is from). How wonderful that you have been able to communicate with Ken directly. He certainly is one of the saints, isn’t he? I am familiar with John and Betty Stam’s story but have not read that particular book. I’ll need to look it up when I’m finished with Ken’s book.

I thoroughly enjoy following Audrey and Dan’s adventures. They are amazing, aren’t they? Audrey has inherited her family’s love of people and places.

Merry Christmas and a healthy, safe New Year to you too!

By: Pete De Ritter

Pete De Ritter — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:41:50 +0000

Joy,
It was Audrey’s grandfather that introduced Dan and Audrey to me in a sense. I had read “The Triumph of John and Betty Stam” and was looking for more information about them on the internet when I came across a link to “My Grandfather’s House” which was a post on Uncornered Market. It was the story of Dan and Audrey searching for the house that Ken Scott grew up in, in China. This led me to corresponding with Ken and reading “80 Years Around the World”. Those two books are among my most treasured possessions.
Interestingly, my father grew up a few blocks from John Stam. I went to school with some of his great-nieces and nephews. John’s father Peter Stam founded the Star of Hope Mission in Paterson, NJ and was instrumental in my grandfather becoming a Christian.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and great New Year.

By: Joy McGinniss

Joy McGinniss — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:57:17 +0000

Audrey,
I was so excited to read this post: I am currently reading your grandfather’s book “Around the World in 80 Years.” I bought a copy after hearing you speak in Scranton two summers ago when you shared the story of your grandfather growing up in China and that Betty Stam was his oldest sister (and your great-aunt). I’ve been meaning to read it and finally started it when after recently telling a friend about you and Dan and your website and blogging. I’m at the part where your grandparents are about to leave India and move to North Carolina. They certainly met many interesting and famous people. Having dinner with Billy Graham and meeting John Stott–wow. What amazing opportunities. As I read the book, I’m struck with your grandfather’s dedication to our Lord and his heart for people. I’m glad to know he’s still alive and doing well. I appreciate your comments about staying curious about the world. That seems to be something you have certainly inherited! (By the way, you look a lot like your great-aunt Betty :))

Thanks for writing. I always love reading your posts. Have a wonderful Christmas & safe and healthy New Year. I’m excited to see where you and Dan go to next!

Joy McG.