Kathy, I'm with you about celebrating birthdays and what led you to this point.
It surprises me how many acquaintances and friends sound resigned on their birthdays, as if they're counting the days until this is all over. So strange - to me anyway.
The husband of friends of my parents passed away the other week at 99 years of age. His widow (married 75 years!) said she was "only 95". What a perspective. Talking with her, she reflected on many of the points of gratitude you wrote about.
May we all have the wisdom to count what truly matters. Thank you for this post.
Kathy, beautiful reflection of your wonderful life on your birthday Gratitude is a key to a happy and productive life. Your key takeaways are great advice and reminders that we have to clean house at times to simplify our lives and focus what is truly important.
Kathy, I'm with you about celebrating birthdays and what led you to this point.
It surprises me how many acquaintances and friends sound resigned on their birthdays, as if they're counting the days until this is all over. So strange - to me anyway.
The husband of friends of my parents passed away the other week at 99 years of age. His widow (married 75 years!) said she was "only 95". What a perspective. Talking with her, she reflected on many of the points of gratitude you wrote about.
May we all have the wisdom to count what truly matters. Thank you for this post.
Thank you, Dennis, for sharing this poignant story. A beautiful reminder of what a life of richness truly looks like. <3
Kathy, beautiful reflection of your wonderful life on your birthday Gratitude is a key to a happy and productive life. Your key takeaways are great advice and reminders that we have to clean house at times to simplify our lives and focus what is truly important.
Thank you so much, Michael! I'm so happy it resonated with you. I agree, gratitude makes ever moment in life so much more rich!