As a boy he would go outside and stare with wonder of the brilliance of the sun and wonder what may lay in the days adventures. 
As a teen the boy still noticed the brilliance of the sun but knew somewhat of the adventures ahead. 
As a man the brilliance of the sun went unnoticed because his eye was on the storms that may be soon to come. 
As an old man he longed to feel once again that brilliance and wonderment one last time before the sunset.