things I took for granted

these are a few things I have done for years, 

currently do 

and will continue to do 

as long as I am able

they are also things I took for granted when I didn't have to do them:

go to the bank

shovel snow and put out ice melt

deal with insurance issues                       

fill the tank, wash the car and vacuum the interior

make returns

move large,

 heavy boxes               

     

take out 

the kitchen garbage 

    

roll the trash can(s) to the curb every Monday night 

and to the back yard Tuesday morning  

feed and water the dogs every day

a few things I wish I'd taken advantage of:

 the opportunity to cook breakfast for two

and watch, really watch a game with Bill

and walk with him at night, even if it kept me awake...

friends, if I can give you some advice:

notice and appreciate the "little", the thankless, the mundane things that get done

look for the good 

(I'm not saying ignore the difficult, but don't let it blind you to what is good)

complain less

compliment more

forgive quickly and freely

say "thank you" frequently

take advantage of everyday opportunities to invest in your relationships

life is a gift

love is a treasure

be on guard against taking your partner for granted