Count Your Blessings

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” William Arthur Ward

I have so many things to be grateful for!

So do you.

Write them in your letter to your grandchildren. It both helps you with your happiness and helps your grandchildren with theirs. My wife has a wonderful habit of listing her blessings first thing in the morning. I list mine weekly.

Health

A day without pain

Retirement

A happy marriage

Bike rides

My library of books

My children and grandchildren

French roast coffee with pumpkin spice creamer

Afternoon nap

A car that runs and I don't have to repair

Waking up this morning

Songs

A kiss and a hug

My wife's laughter

Good food

Laughing

Reading a book to a grandchild

Sharing Calvin and Hobbes

Helping someone that really needs it

A random act of intentional kindness

Life cereal

A good night's sleep

Playing games with my family

Recliner

Air conditioning

A meaningful gift from a friend

Riding a bike downhill handsfree

Retirement

Pumkin pie with whipped cream

My wife's Thanksgiving stuffing

My daughter's chocolate chip cookies

My homemade donuts

Going barefoot

Hawaii and Italy

Running water

Safety

Friendships

A good book

Electricity

Counting your blessings has been scientifically proven to make you happier in life. Help your grandchildren be happier by giving them examples of the wonderful things you are grateful for.