Laughing All the Way: Wit, Wisdom, and Willpower for the Golden Years

by Karen O'Connor

Overview

Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number!

Popular humorist Karen O'Connor (over half a million books sold) shares inspiration and practical insight, drawing from her own experiences to help you glide through your golden years with grace, humor, and anticipation.

Join Karen as she shares funny yet poignant personal anecdotes to encourage you to make new choices, accept new challenges, take new chances, and open new chapters in your life.

Each story concludes with a triumvirate of truth for you to take away:

Wit—"I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong." - Charles M. Schulz

Wisdom—We all stumble in many ways... (James 3:2)

Willpower—I will count myself human and let go of my senior moments. After all, I am a senior!

Above all, know that God is with you every step of your journey and can't wait to greet you in heaven someday. But today is not that day, so live your senior life to the fullest!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736973649
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	08/07/2018
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Karen O’Connor (1938 – 2025) was a sought-after speaker, a writing consultant, and an award-winning author of more than 75 books, including Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps (more than 500,000 copies sold). Her national media appearances included The 700 Club and 100 Huntley Street.

Table of Contents

Up for New Opportunities? 9

Part 1 Making New Choices

1 What's So Funny About Getting Old-er?: Making a Choice to Enjoy Aging 13

2 When You Feel like Making a U-Turn: Making a Choice to Move Forward 21

3 From Desperation to Inspiration-Heidi's Story: Making a Choice to Turn from Addictions 27

4 Fruitful Giving: Making a Choice to Share Ourselves 31

5 Comforting the Comfortless: Making a Choice to Serve in a New Way 35

6 Set the Table and Invite Some Friends: Making a Choice to Be Hospitable 39

7 Forgiveness, Love, and Respect: Making a Choice to Let Go 45

8 Invisible Gifts: Making a Choice to Find What Is Hidden 51

Part 2 Accepting New Challenges

9 Suddenly Single: Submitting to Grief: Accepting Loss with Dignity 57

10 Personality Puzzle: Accepting Temperament Differences 65

11 The Artist Within: Accepting and Expressing Our Talents 73

12 Giving Up or Giving In?: Accepting Setbacks 77

13 No One Can Steal Your Joy: Accepting a Joyful Outlook 83

14 You Have the Right to Be Wrong: Accepting Vulnerability 87

15 Blessings in Disguise: Accepting Good from the Unexpected 91

16 The Road to Gratitude: Accepting God's Grace 95

Part 3 Taking New Chances

17 Walls, Fences, or Welcome Mats?: Taking a Chance with People 103

18 It's Never Too Late for a Playdate: Taking a Chance on Having Fun 109

19 One Is Silver and the Other Gold: Taking New Chances with Friends 113

20 Grand Parenting: Taking New Chances as Parents and Grandparents 119

21 Trippin' on Trekkin': Taking New Chances Through Travel 125

22 Yes, Yon Can Say Yes!: Taking New Chances to Go for It 129

23 Hands Off Other People's Everything: Taking a Chance to Set Healthy Boundaries 133

24 Shhh! The Gift of Silence: Taking the Chance to Speak Less 141

Part 4 Opening New Chapters

25 Becoming Friends with God Again: Opening a New Chapter with the Lord 147

26 The Power of Breath: Opening a New Chapter on Wellness 155

27 Taking It Easy: Opening a New Chapter on Slowing Down 161

28 Simple Simplicity: Opening a New Chapter to Less Clutter 165

29 As Good as Your Word: Opening a New Chapter on Honesty 169

30 Ah! Sweet Sleep: Opening a New Chapter on Rest 175

31 Peace-Filled Living: Opening a New Chapter on Contentment 179

32 A Privilege Few Experience: Opening a New Chapter to the Golden Years 185