Had I been born in similar circumstances two centuries ago, I would’ve likely only been in school until 13 or so, and then probably gone on to some sort of manual labor for the rest of my life....which would have been rather short, as I contracted contracted stage III kidney cancer at age 50 (complete remission, thankfully). I’d be doing well to have more than a few dozen books in my library, and I might have traveled to a few neighboring states. On the other hand, I may have gone to church a lot more.
In actuality I had education through high school and college, worked in an office for 34 years and then retired comfortably. In spite of cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s Disease I have minimal symptoms (thank you, modern medicine!). My library has thousands of books. Thanks to the Internet, I can read or watch the accumulated culture of the entire planet at a moment’s notice. I travel internationally 2 to 3 tines a year, and have visited over two dozen countries.
Life has never been better.
Dearest Simon, thank you for your reply! May our merciful Lord and Creator be pleased to baptize you with His love and mercy, and all us sinners as well. Thanks.
Rita