1. Blessed are they who understand my faltering steps and shaking hand. 2. Blessed are they that know that my ears today must strain to catch the words they say. 3. Blessed are they who seem to know that my eyes are dim and my wits are slow. 4. Blessed are they who looked away when my coffee spilled today. 5. Blessed are they with a cheery smile who stop to chat for a while. 6. Blessed are they who never say, “You’ve told that story twice today.” 7. Blessed are they who know the ways to bring back lovely yesterdays. 8. Blessed are they who make it known that I am loved not left alone. 9. Blessed are they who know the loss of strength I need to bear the cross. 10. Blessed are they who ease the days in loving ways as I journey to my heavenly home. Robert Notgrass (adapted from unknown)