Aging gratefully...

The attitude one has as they go through different stages of living, different stages of life. Holding a deep appreciate in their heart for each stage and the blessings and lessons that go along with it.

Lifting my eyes to heaven this morning and thanking God for loving me. Today is a perfect day to be grateful!

This morning let's chat a bit about age, shall we? I was able to spend some time yesterday with a very imaginative 3 year old. Watching him, talking to him, seeing life for a brief moment through his eyes was such a sweet gift. That little guy is my grandson and he's a pretty cool little person. I couldn't help but think how fast the time does actually go. Life on planet earth is but a vapor. Reflecting on time that has gone by, lessons learned, time shared with others...I landed on aging gratefully. Each day is precious and once lived we never get back. So let's tie today's topic up with a pretty red bow. Champions, aging is a gift. Some leave us very early without the opportunity to reach grandparent status. Life is so precious. Each day that we are given is such a beautiful blessing. So if you see an additional gray hair or a couple more lines in the mirror, smile. You have been truly blessed and that is a gift! Some say they are aging gracefully, I challenge you to think of it as aging gratefully. After all, we will never be the same age we are at this very moment again, something to think about.

Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.

James 4:14