This Made me Happy today!!!

[whatamess]

Lol..I never wanted kids before. Total accident first time, but it turned out well and for that I am thankful that they are healthy and turned out okay despite two horrid pregnancys where we almost lost me and one of them. Ive sunk into mom hood well. That said, not ever having kids is a blessing too, as you have time for yourself and a career, can go on a real vacation (NOT Disneyworld..lol) and not eat fish sticks and tater tots for dinner. Not everyone was meant to have children, and it makes me angry when people nag those who choose or can not have one.
I am very thankful for my moody husband because he works hard, is a solid rock of strength and is a great dad to boot. I am so glad my oldest child is a natural brainiac and well behaved. Im thankful my youngest cuts up mass amounts of paper and gets glue everywhere making me sea creatures and suns/moons and decorating the house with crayons and glitter. I am so glad to have a 80lb dog on cold mornings who keeps my feet warm, to finally have a running family car, and a meatloaf in the oven!!! Im glad my dumb tattoos I got as a teen are in places not visable most of the time, and that my hair grew back when I shaved it all off (except my bangs at age 16) and dyed them pink. (YES RObivi3..it passes.trust me)
WAM

[WantToBeDebtFre]

B12, that is great! And WTBDF that is a good testimony! I have been blessed with the best wife imagineable, she is unreal, not the norm. She has remained a faithful Christian all through the storms of life. She is a good person.

And my boys, 20,18 & 17.

It sounds like you have a really nice family. Always remember the power of prayer. I was really WILD at the same age as your boys are now but I had a lot of people praying for me and I've changed a lot since then (I'm 29 now).

[Minnymouth]

Being among the "no children" women of the world...... ours may be by "choice" or by "natures problems".............

In todays society - so unstable and unsecure - I often am relieved that I never had any children. I often wonder whats in the future for the new generations.........??

Don't get me wrong - I LOVE CHILDREN.... just like I love men!!!

But I guess it wasn't meant to be (in my case) soooooooo..... I live with it.....

At least I don't have to worry about leaving ANYTHING behind when I leave this world.... no legacy..... no nothing. When it's over - IT'S OVER.

But I am thankful for the days that I have been given and the days that I may have left. My heart still melts when I see a newborn - kids or animals - and I love to watch them grow up.
The simple pleasures in life make me smile every day. I'm a people-watcher, a cloud watcher, and an animal watcher. I love being creative with my hands and with my mind.

I count my blessings every day and hope too for many more years.

I take the good, the bad, and the ugly, put them in a bag, and wait to see what falls out next. I can handle it..........

God doesn't give me more than I'm able to handle.

[HeatherB]

Okay, I'm going to put what I'm happy for, I've been scared to because of the parents here considering what one of my "I'm happy for..."s is.

* I'm grateful for the fact that I *don't* have children, considering what I know the future holds and what my past has been.

OMG! You horrible person. lol j/k

My best friend doesn't have/want kids. She's so goal driven that I think her having kids would ruin her. I sometimes openly admire her. It would be so nice just to up and do whatever I wanted without the "burden" of children. She has been able to do so many things already that I will probably never get the chance to do.

Not having/wanting children is in no way a bad thing. My friend swears that everyone wants her to have kids because they want her to be miserable like the rest of "us". I sometimes wish she had kids just so we had more things in common to talk about. (that's just me being greedy, though - I only really want what makes her happy)

[jennordhavn]

I am thankful for my wonderful family. I never would have made it through life without the support of my parents. I never would have finished law school without my Mom and Sister's help watching my daughter. I am thankful every day for my Sister's help with my kids. I am thankful my extended family is close by and we get to spend lots of time together.

I'm grateful for my 2 beautiful daughters. I am thankful for my wonderful fiance and all of his support and help. I am thankful for my job. I am thankful I have a roof over my head and food in my belly.

[B12]

"someone, anyone to give me a grandbaby" wayyy too funny

I am at that point, too!!!

Cassie, your son is still young. I didn't start worrying about grandkids until mine turned 30.

BTW, I think about my mom every day since she died. I miss both my parents. But, as my wise son says....

"As long as death follows the proper order, we have nothing to be sad about."

[$$only4ever]

I am happy very simply because today I woke up and saw the sunrise.

I am truly blessed. I have a great husband of 37 years who stuck it out with me instead of running the other way screaming. I have 2 wonderful sons who have made my life complete. I, too, am waiting for someone, anyone, lol, to give me a grandbaby.

[chpxiii]

Okay, I'm going to put what I'm happy for, I've been scared to because of the parents here considering what one of my "I'm happy for..."s is.

* I'm grateful for the boyfriend I have. He is my #1 cheerleader despite his own personal health issues.

* I'm grateful for the fact that I *don't* have children, considering what I know the future holds and what my past has been.

* I'm grateful for the fact that God has blessed me with skills and a stubborn drive to "make life work." Without that, I don't think I could be where I am today.

* I'm grateful for my job. It's the best job ever and highest paying I have ever had. I'm not only doing what I WANT to do, I'm actually being paid for it.

* I'm grateful for all the second chances in life I have had. Finances, love, life in general

I really needed this. I'm going through some health related issues and this has helped to put things in perspective for me. Thank you for the post.

[Minnymouth]

Isn't it amazing when we discuss happiness it all "wraps" around home, families, children, loved ones, good health, ect.........

Seldom is money or financial status mentioned....... unless it's being thankful for having enough funds to see that the bills get paid each month.....

There is "life" after bankruptcy, and it can be GOOD.................

Three cheers for BK survivors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HeatherB]

Hmmm. Things that make me happy, eh. It made me happy that one time when I asked my DH for my car keys and he swore up and down he didn't have them. I told him I gave them to him to open the file cabinet and he said he never opened it (which he didn't) I'm happy that after his little rant of making fun of me and him saying, "see, this is what I'm talking about. You're crazy. You make up things in your mind. You don't know what you're talking about... " etc. I went inside to find them. Not there. Came out and told him to check his pockets and whaddya know?!?! The CRAZY woman was right - yet again. This time with proof! LOL (so now when we get into these types of situations I just yell, "Keys, honey, Keys" hehehe

But seriously, I'm thankful that I have my family and friends. I feel nothing in life is more important. I'm happy that all my bills can be paid. This allows me to interact with my family without being stressed nonstop. I'm happy that my husband can put up with my many many imperfections and that he still loves me just the same. I'm happy that this house I live in (bears a lot of bad times and sad times) will be left behind and forgotten in about a week. I'm happy that my family has good health and that we all get along with each other. I'm happy that I found support and comfort in these forums.

I'm generally overall happy most of the time. And for most things

[Cassiopeia]

I would be HAPPIER if someone would get married so I can have a grandchild before I am 80.

I can SO relate to this. My son is 22, unmarried and with no girlfriend right now. But I have an absolute obsession with being a grandma! That is such a dream of mine, I can't WAIT!

Well many of you know I lost my Mom this past July. She died in hospice and that was a real blessing. She lived a very long and happy life and it was her time to leave. I am now my Dad's caretaker and that too is a blessing, we have become so close. During my parents' illnesses my brother came from CA for a week and we reconciled after being apart for over 20 years.

I have a good job, looking forward to retirement, and VERY happy with my BK "fresh start." So much has happened to me in the last couple of years that despite some ups and downs, I continually rejoice in the many ways God has blessed me.

[CindyLou]

I am happy to have just spemt the weekend thrrowong my 80 year old grandma a surprise birthday party back in Louisiana. to see all the people who love me so much and make me feel so special. I do no wronf in their eyes!! wow. I love my family so much. Now I'm back home and missing then all'''

[freshstart06]

I just hope this post can continue. We just need to remember that life has wonderful moments and can be a reward even during storms. I have so much to be thankful for but sometimes when the smallest thing happens I so quickly forget, this is the reason I started this post. Even through hard times I still am in need of nothing because I have everything I need. Everyday is a good day!!!

[robivi3]

B12, that is great! And WTBDF that is a good testimony! I have been blessed with the best wife imagineable, she is unreal, not the norm. She has remained a faithful Christian all through the storms of life. She is a good person.

And my boys, 20,18 & 17. My oldest is in The Rabbinical College of America studying to be a Hasidic Rabbi. He is WAAAAAY off the charts intellectually but is ALL thumbs down to installing light bulbs. He calls me 26 times a day. Even though we disagree with his decision we are still close. I am certain that God is preparing him for a purpose. With the deep study he has done he will be a powerhouse, and when he believes in something he will not budge come hell or high water. My youngest has been a future Marine since the age of five and is as one minded as his older brother. The middle boy is a Punk Rocker, no he he does not do drugs. He has issues, has done some wild things and right now is a problem. He is very reclusive and very artistic. He is giving us grey hair. I saw a great Proverb in a Lums one time. It pictured a man in an rowboat and said "Pray to God, but row toward shore". We only have so much patience. The amazing thing is to see how the three boys love one another and when the oldest is around they all hang absolutely together like some bizaare "Mod Squad". We are a wierd family, not messed up, justt wierd, but we know it.

I am greatful for the whole bunch, life is rarely perfect, get used to it. The boys are all single minded and I hope that that translates into stable marriages, grandchildren and me never hearing "he can't pay the house this month".

Laughably the oldest called me twice in the last 20 minutes. The last time he said he "just wanted to know what's going on down in Florida?". I told him the same thing that went on 15 minutes ago and laughing I told him "here is your Mom, she is aching to hear all about the Rebbe", I handed her the phone and she gave me the "your dead" look. I love when my boys go out together in my oldest sons old Buick Century, the middle boy (EMO, Punk Rock) tells everyone that their Rabbi (he wears the hat and beard) is driving them around and he introduces him as "Rabbi Sexman". Anyone who thinks these boys are divided gets a rude awakening. My wife utterly disagrees with my oldest boy but was ready to pounce on someone with a hate crime for yelling at him and themn tiurning their car around to come close to him.

[BassBoy]

Nice idea freshstart!

I am thankful for my 2 children (boys) and for my loving wife. What I am also grateful for is that we made it through a very diffcult time together. My wife and I made a pact when we started this journey that it WAS NOT going to destroy us and that we would stick together.

I am happy and grateful that we have a nice place to call home, food on the table, clothes on our backs and that we can provide for our children in ways we probably couldn't have had we not traveled this path.