* Do something kind for someone each day.

* Review your “blessings list” and add a new one to the list.

* Send a card of encouragement or appreciation to someone who might not expect it.

* Donate your time as a volunteer at a homeless shelter or women’s shelter.

* Complement someone on what you see God doing in them and through them.

* Read a story to a child.

* Offer to baby-sit in the church nursery.

* Write down your favorite recipes and put them in a nice recipe box as a gift for one of your grandchildren.

* Record your childhood memories for your children and grandchildren on a cassette tape.
* Pray for those you know who are worse off than you.

* Write a note of encouragement to a missionary. (Call your church for names and addresses if you do not have any in your address book.)

* Learn something new! Take a watercolor class or join a quilting club.

* Take a hot bubble bath and then curl up on the couch with a good book.

* Bake a batch of cookies and take them to the church secretary as a surprise.

* Memorize a Bible verse.

* Start a Bible study or prayer group for the senior citizens in your church.

* According to surveys, the five chief fears of the elderly are: (1) a tight budget, (2) a purposeless existence, (3) fear of crime, (4) poor health, and (5) lack of affordable and trusting home repair services. All of these indicate a loss of control over our lives as we grow older. If you haven’t already, begin planning for the years ahead. Address your fears with those who love you and will be responsible for helping you find answers to your concerns as you age.

* Read an informative book on aging. Instead of giving in, learn what you are up against and walk into the future with knowledge and confidence.

* Keep an eternal perspective. The real adventure is ahead!

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