On Saturdays, we pause to add time for happiness. So, today, how will you be happy? Be sure to share in our comments section so you inspire others to do the same.
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Karen
I am going to write down the things I have to be thankful for.
And I plan to have some “me” time.
Donna Ryan
I love your response Karen….I wrote on the facebook fan page the other day a quote I read from my newest favorite book by the Oprah Magazine Words That Matter. After renewing it three times out of the library I ran and purchased my own copy…
The quote reads
“Its not easy to be grateful all the time, but its when you feel least thankful that you are in need of what gratitude can give you.”
We got a lot of upsetting news yesterday. Kevins Uncles cancer is spreading. While we are not surprised by this necessarily it is still hard to hear and we feel sorry for him
My sister called that her son in law has a potentially serious health issue. More tests need to be taken. He has a lot of serotonin in his urine and they believe it is due to a carcinoid tumor. Early steps here so we are not panicking….he is 38 with two young children…so all of your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.
Two stories I received within an hour of each other yesterday!!
You may be wondering why would I be saying all this on the happy segment…I say it because despite being scared and sad Im grateful. Im grateful in the fact our family will all pull together in both cases and help our loved ones through.
That is the importance of life. There are some that feel that they have to spend huge amounts of money on things and stuff and just keeping up with others, etc. Goodhousekeeping will never come here and beg to do a story on my expensive layout. Im happy to say Im so incredibly grateful and love and use everything I have with appreciation. I love the simpler life, the times together….
tomorrow we are heading to a farmstand way out on long island, we are going to get corn and peaches and all fresh stuff and they even sell pies…peach pie Im coming to get you….
Mom doesnt know about my nieces husband yet. We are waiting for every single detail and if deemed necessary we will tell her then. So the happy face must come on….
Fear is lack of faith….and Im HAPPY today to say…I have FAITH this will all turn out the way it is supposed to:)
It enforced what I already know…things change in a blink…today could be it…we may as well spend it somewhat HAPPY!!!! and I will enjoy the pie tomorrow with thoughts of my special Georgia peach family…
Donna Webb
ok, time to be real, happy or not, we have been operating with one vehicle, my son’s truck, my van has been down, my son has no vehicle, and now the truck is down…the van is going to be towed to the shop and hopefully Gary and Aaron can get the van fixed today, or tomorrow. All this means I don’t get to church again. That is a big deal to me. The day started with arguing which has exhausted me as well, so, happy right now is a choice I choose not to make, because I can’t find it…. :/ *sigh* …stay tuned…
Donna Webb
well the van got fixed, thank the Lord, but using wisdom, I am not driving it so far to church until it has been driven around town a bit first, making sure the pump is good and all is working right. Even new car parts can fail! Had 2 of the grandkids yesterday so my son could help his dad work on it. Everything went pretty good. The boys slept over last night…sshhhh, still asleep. lol So, the day worked out pretty good after a crummy start! Now the truck has to be fixed, replace the clutch. It is our son’s but my husband uses it for all the work he does, so it is really a needed vehicle. Hopefully they can get it done asap!
Francine
Today I will be happy because my 16 year old granddaughter called and asked if she could come spend the weekend! Alot of 16 years olds don’t even want to come spend the night, so that in itself makes me happy!! Right now she ran to my daughter’s house who only lives 3 blocks away to play with the tots until it’s naptime. Then she’ll be back. We had a great day together yesterday, and I know we will finish today having a great time! She’s good company!
Bette
Oh my, it has been an interesting day. I love that we share happiness on Saturdays because it makes me mindful to find the positives. My mother began the day today, with the start of another challenge…colitis. A challenge for both of us. I am really trying to focus on the ‘happy’ today. My daughter and I are taking care of a friend’s farm this week. She has a horse, 14 chickens, 4 dogs and 2 cats. Taking a break from my reality here today, was wonderful. I loved visiting and feeding the animals with Abrah. We get to do this all week! I am also so thankful that my mother did not have this, while Abrah and I were away and I hope it will be much better before my aunt arrives next week. Overall, I feel much better than I have in the past, with all of this. I had trouble replacing a not so good food with fruit today, but tomorrow will be better! (: (:
donna ryan
Bette…try to listen to me next week on the blog show on we break for summer…I have a recipe Im dedicating just to you…It is something you LOVE I replaced something not so good with something healthy so you can keep eating it…
facebook friends dont give any hints….I posted it on the fanpage earlier but I know you dont have that hahahaha…your just going to have to listen!!!!!
Sharon
I had chance today to catch up on some small tasks that needed tending. I also had chance to do a little reading. Nothing big and exciting, but a day not chucked full of activity is nice.
As you may remember, I told you that I had advertised for caregiving help for an hour twice a week at bedtime for Wayne. Well, I think my caregiving helper is going to work out just fine. She came for first on Tuesday night. That night she just observed me. Tonight she basically did everything herself. She asked a few questions about his clothing etc. but that was it. She helped him on to the toliet, onto his shower bench and out of the shower again, and she helped him into bed She seems to know what she is doing, as she has CNA training. This is only costing me $10 an hour so $20 a week.
It’s not that I can’t do this, but it is just HAVING to do this every night and never being able to go away that gets to a person. This will be a wonderful break. That made this Saturday special.
I am so sorry about your husband’s uncle and your nephew, Donna R. Even with faith to strengthen us, it is hard to receive news like this.
Donna W. I am sorry about your day today also. I hope things will fall into place for you so you can go to church tomorrow and your vehicles are fixed. Days like that can sure get a person down.