Where is it all going?

[GeauxHomeLittleD]

Last night I had a long talk with my mother, something we do at least once or twice per week. Mom isn't very much older than I, having gotten married and given birth to me whilst still in high school as many did in those times. If you spoke to her or even met her in person you would never guess her age as she is one of those rare people who seem to be timeless, riding the waves of decades effortlessly and changing with the tides.

We speak of many things during our conversations just as we always have. There is no such thing as a "taboo" subject and often things become quite interesting, but last night she said something to me that still gives me chills this morning:

"I do not know this world any more." 

The tone of her voice is what shook me- I have never heard her utter anything more seriously in my life. Now mind you, my mother has never been particularly religious. I could probably count on one hand the amount of times I have ever seen her enter a church. She has never been a fan of "doom porn" or subscribed to any sort of apocalypse- Biblical or otherwise...until now.

So we started talking about the signs of the Apocalypse. They are definitely there for those with eyes to see and even for some who never previously took such possibilities seriously. It is ironic because many years ago I had delved into Biblical prophecy with great passion, a trip down the "rabbit hole" that occupied around three years of my time, and my mother found it quite humorous. Now she finds very little, if any, humor in my former pastime.  

As we spoke she frequently made that nervous little laugh that denotes her fear, something she has only previously done when a loved one is dying or a strong hurricane is barreling straight toward her door. It was very unnerving.

None of us know for sure exactly what the future holds. Our elders are becoming frightened by all that is changing so quickly in this world. Please check on your elders and let them know that no matter what comes down the pike that you are here for them. It only takes a few moments of your day to make a phone call that may mean very little to you but means everything to them. 

As long as we have love and kindness for each other hope is still alive.