"e;What wisdom do I bring to the later years? Nothing more than the wisdom of dwelling in the present moment. No more than the courage of God's promises. Nothing more than the courage to walk through sorrow. No more than the unlimited future of God's love."e;So, Emilie Griffin, author, teacher, spiritual director, writes in her seventy-fifth year. In these pages she reflects on the beauty and the difficulty of aging. Pain mingles with gratitude. With her we learn again how to draw close to the Lord who longs to guide us through. Ideal for both individuals and discussion groups, each chapter ends with reflection questions and a prayer. Discover a spirituality that will sustain you in the later years.

Preface
1. Pushing Past the Pain
2. Blue Skies, Gray Skies: Questions without Answers
3. Stretching Toward Happiness
4. Grief, Loss, Anger: Taking the Next Step
5. The Sustaining Grace of Friends
6. Re-Setting Goals and Picking Up the Pieces
7. Age: What's New About It?
8. Following Christ: Where the Good Way Lies
9. Forever: Just Over There
Appendix: Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography

Emilie Griffin is an award-winning playwright and the author of a number of books including Wonderful and Dark Is This Road and Doors into Prayer: An Invitation. Emilie is on the board and speaking team of Renovaré. She and her husband, William, are founding members of the Chrysostom Society, a national group for writers of the Christian faith.