Serving Our Seniors Magazine - July - Sept 2024

husband, who really cares about her, for her growth/maturity. Anthony said, “When I was younger, I wanted to go-go-go. I loved the rush of the Cedar Point coasters and I thought staying in Sandusky for the weekend was boring.” Today, he doesn’t like roller coasters and he is happy being with his family in Sandusky. He also credits his wife for gaining a deeper appreciation for family. Thinking about the future. Crystal said, “I think about my children and the legacy I am leaving with them. I want my kids to know that we have to work, but they also have parents who are here for them.” Anthony said, “Working here caused me to think about my future when I was in my 20’s. I was able to help older people and it taught me how much the decisions you make when you are young, can affect how you end up later in life.” Advice for aging well into the future. Crystal’s advice is “Don’t let life pass you by. Put something on your bucket list that you really want to do. Work, but have fun, so when you get older you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.” Anthony says, “Don’t be afraid of failure, because there is growth in failure. Always be open and honest and don’t try to shift blame/responsibility. Due to space limitations, the interview with Anthony Rashid, age 9 and Omarion, age 6 will be published in the Oct.-Dec. 2024 issue of Serving Our Seniors Magazine. Jeff Smith, 55, is a husband, father of two adult children and a business owner. At age 39 he made a life changing decision. He took the Ford buy-out and opened a car repair business, Smith’s Top Notch Auto, with his brother, Jack. Although he likes what he does, he learned owning your own business is a lot harder than working for someone. He said, “Every day you live, you also learn.” How is today different from the past. “In my 20’s, I was a bachelor and I partied, a lot. I was more spontaneous and I didn’t think about the other people in my life, like I do today. The way I use to drive, for example, I was careless.” “I probably started to change in my 30’s, after I had been married a few years and started my family. In my 30’s and into my 40’s I realized, you have to be smarter with your decisions.” In his 40’s, “Retirement was really heavy on my mind. My priorities changed, because I would like to be able to retire.” Thinking About the Future. Today, Jeff thinks about the day when he can work less and have more free time. “There just aren’t enough hours in a day with everything I have to do. I want to be able to travel and see the United States. I want to be healthy so I can do yard work, maintain my property and help my kids with their projects. I’m looking forward to being a grandparent, but I’m not in a hurry about it.” Advice for aging well into the future. “Start taking care of your health and your money in your 20’s, so you can enjoy your senior years.” Herm Robinson, 76, is a happily married husband, of 54 years, to his supportive wife, whom he affectionately refers to as, “Ms. Jess.” He is also the founder and CEO of ACORNS Ministry. He said, “I like to find ways to be positive. I do this intentionally. I love people, ministering to people is Doing It! 11