On April my post was about "Empowerment In Aging." Since then I have been thinking about suggestions for the senior years. I hope at least one of these will sound fun!
1. Organize your photos and write names and relationships on them because your children aren't going to know.
2. Write or complete a book about your life. There are many books available that you can just fill in the blanks or you can write your story in a journal. Tell your family all those tidbits of information you have never shared before.
3. Prepare a genealogy chart to pass on to your children and grandchildren.
4. Send letters to people that have made a big difference in your life. Remind them of what they did and tell them how it impacted your life.
5. Make a board on Pinterest all about you and let your family know about it.
6. Do something that was important to a loved one that has passed on. Add to their legacy.
7. Take a trip and visit a residence from your childhood. Take pictures while you are there.
8. Donate money to the high school you graduated from. You could even specify it for a club or organization you were involved in.
9. If you have walked a difficult journey in your life such as cancer, visit with someone on that journey now. Be sure to be encouraging!
10. If there is a classic book you missed reading in your youth, purchase or borrow a copy and read it. I am planning to read Great Expectations this summer.
11. If you can, contact a former teacher and let them know how your life turned out. Be sure to thank them for their part in it.
12. Go to a restaurant and look for a youth that appears to be struggling. Tell them how valued they are and buy their dinner.
13. Buy a blank journal and write down the special possessions you have. Write down who you want to have it and why.
14. If you are a believer, write out your testimony and share it with family and friends. If appropriate, share it on Facebook too :)
15. Visit a different church this Sunday. God can be found in many places in a variety of ways.
16. Write a "bucket list" and get started!
17. Do something that makes you smile on a daily basis. Plant a garden, for example.
18. If you have extra time on your hands, visit a nearby elementary school and volunteer to help children that are learning to read. Both of you will be blessed!
19. If you hurt or wronged someone in your past, contact them, tell them how sorry you are and ask for forgiveness.
20. Pick up a new hobby. Surely there is something you have always wanted to learn how to do.
21. Buy your favorite book as a child and then find a child to give it to.
22. Go through your old pictures and then send them to someone else in the picture. They will love the remembrance!
23. Look back over your life and spend some time thanking God for all of the wonderful things He has done for you.
24. Go to a park and find a young mom to encourage. Remind her to enjoy whatever stage she is in with her children and then remind her of what is important.
25. When you complete one of these, send me a comment and let me know how it went. I love to hear other people's stories!
1. Organize your photos and write names and relationships on them because your children aren't going to know.
2. Write or complete a book about your life. There are many books available that you can just fill in the blanks or you can write your story in a journal. Tell your family all those tidbits of information you have never shared before.
3. Prepare a genealogy chart to pass on to your children and grandchildren.
4. Send letters to people that have made a big difference in your life. Remind them of what they did and tell them how it impacted your life.
5. Make a board on Pinterest all about you and let your family know about it.
6. Do something that was important to a loved one that has passed on. Add to their legacy.
7. Take a trip and visit a residence from your childhood. Take pictures while you are there.
8. Donate money to the high school you graduated from. You could even specify it for a club or organization you were involved in.
9. If you have walked a difficult journey in your life such as cancer, visit with someone on that journey now. Be sure to be encouraging!
10. If there is a classic book you missed reading in your youth, purchase or borrow a copy and read it. I am planning to read Great Expectations this summer.
11. If you can, contact a former teacher and let them know how your life turned out. Be sure to thank them for their part in it.
12. Go to a restaurant and look for a youth that appears to be struggling. Tell them how valued they are and buy their dinner.
13. Buy a blank journal and write down the special possessions you have. Write down who you want to have it and why.
14. If you are a believer, write out your testimony and share it with family and friends. If appropriate, share it on Facebook too :)
15. Visit a different church this Sunday. God can be found in many places in a variety of ways.
16. Write a "bucket list" and get started!
17. Do something that makes you smile on a daily basis. Plant a garden, for example.
18. If you have extra time on your hands, visit a nearby elementary school and volunteer to help children that are learning to read. Both of you will be blessed!
19. If you hurt or wronged someone in your past, contact them, tell them how sorry you are and ask for forgiveness.
20. Pick up a new hobby. Surely there is something you have always wanted to learn how to do.
21. Buy your favorite book as a child and then find a child to give it to.
22. Go through your old pictures and then send them to someone else in the picture. They will love the remembrance!
23. Look back over your life and spend some time thanking God for all of the wonderful things He has done for you.
24. Go to a park and find a young mom to encourage. Remind her to enjoy whatever stage she is in with her children and then remind her of what is important.
25. When you complete one of these, send me a comment and let me know how it went. I love to hear other people's stories!
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