This will probably be the shortest post I have written to date, but maybe the best. This past week, four small, different things happened to me over several days that make life worth living.

The first occurred when I got to spend a couple of days with my youngest, playing golf together as team partners. It didn’t matter how we played; what mattered is that he wanted to spend that time with his dad. It was a ball!

The second occurred on Mother’s Day when my daughter’s family came over to swim. She gave my wife the most touching card, explaining what a wonderful role model she is as her journey as a new mom begins. I was so touched.

Thirdly, having just recently returned from a two-week trip to Japan with our two boys and our new daughter-in-law, we received the most heartfelt thank you note from the newlyweds. It was short and sweet, not just thanking us for taking them on the trip, but also explaining how special spending two weeks with us was the best part of the experience.

Finally, the shortest and most surprising thing happened as I was walking our 3-year-old granddaughter to her dad’s car. She said, “Poppy, can you give me a hug and a kiss?” She went on and said, I want a little kiss and a big hug!” It was just one little sentence that made my day.

All of these things are so trivial in one’s life, yet to me those are the moments that make it worth living!

What were the small things that happened to you recently that made life worth living?