The Best Things

-The ultimate, number one thing in my life right now is being
a born-again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is
so nice to know that, even when my emotions are out of control and  I can't
stand myself and probably nobody else can stand me either, He still likes
me. When I am feeling lonely, it is comforting to know that He is always
there and I can talk to Him in my mind anytime I want. And it is exciting to
think about the future that He has for me. I don't understand it but I know
that it will be good.

Another "best" in my life are my grandchildren. Both my real little grandson
and my two "adopted" ones. My real grandson doesn't live here so I don't get
to see him in person much. But we do visit often enough by skype that I can
see how he is growing and changing. But I do get to see my "adopted"
grandkids a lot and I thoroughly enjoy every minute of it. I enjoy watching
them growing and changing and just doing what kids that age do. I think
watching small children, even those of other people, is one of my favorite
things to do. Small children are so genuine, loving and, at times, downright
hilarious.

A third "best" is friends. Especially the ones who visit me or take me
places. I am always looking for ways to pass time. So a "best" for me are
friends who help with that. Included are friends who send me e-mails as
answering them helps me to pass time.

Another "best" for me is church. It is a totally different atmosphere from
this place. When I first started going to church, I used to be almost beside
myself with excitement when Sunday rolled around and I could go to church.
After so many years, the excitement has worn off but I still enjoy it very
much. It is good to sing and pray with other people and I always look
forward to the sermon as I know God speaks to us through the pastor.

There are a couple of material "bests" in my life. First, is my computer.
When I am not out or in bed, I spend all the time using it. It is my Bible.
One way that it is better than actual Bible is that I have a lot of
different versions available to me. I change versions once a year to keep
myself from getting so familiar with any one version that I read without
really paying attention to what I am reading. My computer is also my
library. I like to read classic English literature and there are plenty of
books for me to read on the computer. Other reading material, if I so
desire, as well. I communicate with people on the computer, mostly by
e-mail. That computer is even my tv. I have tv on my computer which enables
me to change channels myself.

I never, ever thought I would admit such a thing but one of the "best"
things in my life is that speech board of mine. True, it slow and extremely
frustrating but it is also true that I am lost without it. That is why it is
so upsetting to me when people wander off with my speech board in their
hand. Without it, I can't talk to anybody. Using the computer to talk to
people is easier for everybody but the computer is not always available. But
the speech board is which makes it so invaluable.

A final disclaimer. Aside from Jesus being the best of the "best",
everything else is in random order. I wrote them down as idea came to me.