We live a few minutes from our grandchildren. We received a call from our 8 year old granddaughter this morning requesting to eat breakfast at Nana & Papa's house, and take her to school. So for today, that will be the best part of our life.

The best part of my life is all of God's blessings to me: my husband, followed by our daughter, basic good health, friends, our animals and my love of crafting.

Definitely the grandchildren. Also having adult children we are proud of whose mates we actually like and love. I know so many people today that don't have good relationships with their grown kids. Having good health that allows me to enjoy activities both with the family and by myself.

Grandchildren are a long drive from us. They came to visit last summer for the first time in 7 years. Only one of my three sons is married. The other two are happy to be bachelors.

Best part of my life is waking up every morning. Sometimes, it has been after a poor sleep; but just that I have awakened is pretty special for me!

I am totally happy with myself!

Moni

Thinking about it, perhaps the best time has been the my life's journey to get towhere I am now. The heartache , the loneliness, the struggles to find my true self, while not the "best time" has resulted in a level of satisfaction with my life and my life choices because it has shaped and led me to the life I have now. Without those experiences, I would not be a daughter ,a wife, a mother, a friend, a woman, who is involved and engaged with the world and those in it.

Being retired!

Well, since I don't have grandchildren and probably never will......the best part of my life is being able to live in a fairly remote area, considering how close I actually am to a really big city (Houston), and being able to be enjoy enough space that I usually don't have to deal with other people if I don't want to. I guess it sounds very self indulgent, but I like being able to piddle around and enjoy the little things in my life.

For me it is after the end of a 20 year marriage to meet my soulmate. Is it perfect? No but to not have to question our commitment to each other is so nice. So lucky to find him!

My granddaughter..... her name is Emmy but I call her "Sparkle".. because that is what she adds to my life...

The best and happiest part of my life was the nearly nine years I spent in the USAF.

Of course I'm thankful for every day I wake up, and I'm sure you have an inkling that Harry (and Sam) add a bit of dog-hair covered 'glamour' to my days.

Of course, they are my husband, my kids, my grandkids and my pets. My favorite part of my life is Saturday mornings, no work and we just get to lay in bed late, watch cartoons and giggle :-)

The journey! May the road keep going forward with the time to smell the flowers.

What is the best part of your life?

Getting up every morning and being able to put one foot in front of the other. All the rest is either icing on the cake of life or something that'll get dealt with as required.

The answer might be here.

My family. My high school sweetheart/husband of 34 years. My two adult children. Son calls every morning on his way to work. Daughter calls every evening on her way home. They are simple, short 10 minutes calls, but they call. We are all very close. My daughter has told me more times than I can count that I am her truly her best friend. I've lost my parents but I still have 5 siblings and all their familes. Have my in-laws and DH's 4 siblings and all their families.

God has blessed me abundantly with a large, close, loving family and I am grateful for it every single day of my life.

Oh, you mean the best part of our current life? I misinterpreted the question. Definitely my family.

Alisande, I remember you sharing this a while ago. Thanks for sharing it again.

This is an easy one it's my family and home. I'm so grateful my husband is in remission, my daughter has recovered fully from her surgery earlier this year and I still have my mother and all my siblings.

My hubby, daughter, son in law and grand kids - granddaughter is 2 and grandson is 3 months. I get to see them pretty much whenever I want. My granddaughter calls me frequently (or asks her mommy to call) and we get to "talk". As a 2 year old, her words are still very much coming but it's amazing to hear the new words she picks up. It's happening fast now. My grandson is just starting to make cooing sounds and really smile. With DH, I married my high school sweetheart. Everybody said we were crazy but it has lasted now for 32 years!

Once again, you have touched my heart with your heartfelt writing. My feelings are so similar, and your words say them so well. Keep writing and sharing, Susan....YOU are a keeper here!

Thanks so much, Ellen and Nanny. I guess I think of that poem every year at applesauce time.

Susan, that is so touching. I have read it before, but I have to tell you that I admire your strength.

The great bond I have with my grandson, Parke Jr.

In looking back, the best part of my life is tied to accomplishments and happy times. I've had my dark days as well, and those made me appreciate the good times all the more. the first major good time was high school graduation. That became the platform from which I would launch myself and become self supporting. There came long hard years of working my way through college and then came graduation week; That was a very happy time. Both my parents were able to attend the graduation ceremony. I was merely a speck in a sea of engineering graduates, a class of 500, but I was there to march up to the podium as the Dean of the college read my name and handed me my diploma. Well, it was not exactly THE diploma. It was a sheet of plain paper made to look like one. The graduates got the real thing when they turned in their gowns. This insured a better rate of return of the loaned gowns.

The day I got married was a very happy time. We did not have much except the promise of things to come and a sense of adventure to embark on this journey of discovery about each other. We encountered a few rocks in the road of life and have managed to pull together to either go over or around those impediments - more adventure!

We shared sorrow as our parents died, but they had instilled in us the courage not to dwell on their passing; Instead, lean on each other and forge ahead.

The best (and worst) thing is the fact that I still have my mother, but I don't know for how much longer. She's very ill and requires 24 hour care. She's almost 95, still at home, has Parkinsonism and I hate to watch her suffer like this.

Family, definitely family, and knowing I'm lucky to have them.

Alisande, I've read your story before. It's beautifully written. It makes me think of the line in the song "If Heaven". The line is ""My town in 1985, when everyone was alive. ""

Of course my loving husband, children and family comes to mind first. But then I have to consider that 55 years ago at age 19, I was told that I have a medical condition that would put me in a wheel chair within 10 years, and be dependent on help for my basic needs. Today, I am still able to be on my feet in my home, albeit with the use of walls, counters, door frames, etc to touch on as I move about.

But the one 'best' thing happens every other day when I am able to get into and out of a tub full of warm water to bathe with no help whatsoever! Dh is always within earshot to listen for my call of distress or any unfamiliar 'thuds'. He allows me that luxury of complete privacy in my bath even though he is apprehensive about doing so. So 'his understanding' and that 'wonderful warm water' I count as the best part of my life today.

All of the people in my life, friends and family alike, who make each day joyous with their love, companionship and support. Additionally, I am always enthralled by the animals and plants in my garden with which I putter as Marilyn C mentioned. Another best part--all of the books that let me be an armchair traveler to other places both near and far.

My house.

The best part of my life is yet to come - I hope it just gets better and better! I am now semi-retired and I love it. DH and I have had a good marriage and just celebrated 42 years. We had some bad times but it's leveled out. He's had one heart attack, but seems to be fine now.

One son and his wife are expecting their first child and are tickled pink. Other son is divorced, but he is enjoying his life. I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that he PREFERS not being married. He has a son that he has to share custody with (some deep valleys in that relationship with his ex, for sure); but his son is a fine well-adjusted boy, smart and good-looking.

I have time now for my favorite pastime, digging in the dirt. Planting flowers, messing around outside, mowing, sitting on the back porch and listening to the birds, etc. My health is good. I have had several scares, but am fine now. Life is good. And the best thing of all - I believe that when this life is over, my reward will be even better.

I am so blessed, but my children and grandchildren and being able to enjoy being near them are the best things in this life........but the best is yet to come!

Alisande's beautiful story, made me think of the Tupperware container with frozen corn my Mom did over twenty years ago. It's the last one and I just bear to open it. She's been gone twenty years and it still sets in the door of our freezer. It started in the one from our house, was moved when we bought a new freezer and was changed when we bought new appliances for our new home almost twelve years ago. I'll more than likely some day give to to one of our children when my time comes.

The best part of my life is living, loving and being there for loved ones. Tomorrow I leave to drive across the state of Iowa to visit my closest cousin and celebrate what will more than likely be her last birthday. Bitter sweet, but such a gift to be able to celebrate her life with her before she's gone.

My wonderful husband of 53 years, 2 sons, 5 grandkids and a step grand daughter, and 2 great grand grand daughters, My sisters, and all their children, and last but not least our beloved dog who loves us unconditionally. My wonderful doctors and that list just keeps on growing and my nutty sense of humor. Laughter is the best medicine.

My children and grandchildren. :)

Ok, for something other than family...

That with the help of others, have literally saved lives; resuscitated people from being dead (pulseless & non-breathing) to being able to return to their families and lives. It is such a great feeling to tell a family member, "no, they are not dead, we were able to successfully resuscitate them."

Right this moment. It's all coming together after many years of crumbling. As the song says, my life isn't falling apart, it's falling into place. I'm glad I can share it with family and friends who are all very excited for us.