What’s the Best Part of Getting Older?

By DiAnn Mills @DiannMills

Recently I posted on Facebook the question: What is the best part of getting older? Within two minutes of pressing post, I had comments. The responses were varied, and I giggled at many of them. Here’s the ranked list:

1. Grandkids (This one was mentioned the most. In my opinion, there is a reason they are called grand!)
2. Being more confident in my own skin.
3. God really is in control, and you can stop fretting.
4. Alive and healthy
5. Enjoying retirement and all the benefits.
6. Learning from your mistakes
7. Wisdom
8. Naps
9. Closer to heaven
10. Not having to take your shoes off at the airport
11. Body protests
12. Shaking off some pride and realizing what a mess I really am. It’s deepened my faith journey and made me less likely to judge harshly.
13. Slowing down
14. Anytime you’re at an event, and you really don’t feel like being there, you can get up and leave saying I’m tired.

What about you? What one(s) above suited you, or do you have a different best part of getting older?