"the Happy Thread!!!!"

**MRAHoffman** · 11-20-2008, 12:09 PM

With all the sad things people are going through (not to MENTION the news), I decided to start a "Happy Thread" (with Thanksgiving coming up, we could also include things we are thankful for) where we can post happy things that are going on in our life or just things that put a smile on our face. I'll go first, I'm happy because I have a roof over my head, food on the table and a mother and son who love me.

**guest002** · 11-20-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm happy that my Air Force husband isn't deployed and here at home with us.

I'm happy that my children are healthy.

I'm happy that financially we are doing okay.

I'm happy that we get to spend our Thanksgiving with our family this year and my Aunt gets to meet my youngest child for the 1st time!

**Russ** · 11-20-2008, 12:32 PM

quick story -
On the way home from work the other day, driving through a small one light town, we drove by a lone boy whose legs were obviously diseased. Not sure what disease caused it but both legs weren't straight. I don't know how else to put it.

Anyway, I thought about the life I have had, and realize that that boy will probably never have it as good as I have had and I felt ashamed of myself that day.

I felt ashamed because earlier in the day I had been complaining about the economy, dogs, bills, etc and I was in a foul mood until I saw that boy.

My life is perfect, I could not ask for more. I'm thankful I can get out of bed everyday, stand up straight and kiss my wife on the cheek.

I'm thankful.

**rowdy35** · 11-20-2008, 12:32 PM

i am greatful for my dog, my husband, my home, food in the fridge/cupboards, good friends and a job !!

**Nana2two** · 11-20-2008, 12:44 PM

Im Happy that im feeling better.

Im Happy that i can help someone to complete there family tree.

Im just Happy.

**frugalfriend** · 11-20-2008, 12:56 PM

I am so happy that we will be spending Thanksgiving with our family in CA, and feel so blessed that we can afford the trip, (gas is cheap!) My Dad's birthday is on Thanksgiving too, my Mom and I have been secretly planning and he has no idea we are coming ~ can't wait to surprise him!!!

Thanks for starting this thread ~ great idea! We do have so much to be thankful for!

**tbs727** · 11-20-2008, 01:30 PM

I won't rewrite everything, but I have lots to reasons to be happy as posted in this thread [ame="http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112164"]Surprise check in the mail - Frugal Village Forums[/ame] (see post number 1 and 13 specifically)

I'm happy that I can bless others
I'm happy that my DH is a hard worker and is keeping his promises to me
I'm happy that I have a home I love and animals to keep me company
I'm happy that I have a stress-free job
I'm happy that people like me and allow me to be part of their lives and families
I'm happy that, at the age of 28, I finally know what my life's purpose is!

I'm HAPPY! I'm not sure that I've ever been so happy.

**Ali Lee** · 11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

I just had lunch with a friend. I'm happy to have friends!

**nancycg56** · 11-20-2008, 02:55 PM

Today I am happy that my Jack Russell didn't agitate the other dogs at the dog park

**lmbaker520** · 11-20-2008, 02:56 PM

I am happy that I have a home
I am so happy that I have a wonderful family and close friends
I am thankful for a good job
I am happy that I am content with where I am in my life

Thanks for starting this thread!

QM · 11-20-2008, 03:12 PM

We've already had our Canadian Thanksgiving.

I am happy for...
- a beautiful, healthy family (precious children and devoted/faithful husband)
- a Saviour who died for my sins
- a wonderful church family
- freedom to worship my Lord
- family (including mom, dad, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws)
- a roof over my head
- food (I have no idea what it is to go hungry!)
- money (DH's good job and my small home business)
- clothes
- DH's company car (which we don't have to pay insurance or gas for) and a van (the van has been such a blessing to the family)
- that I've found Frugal Village (I've learned a lot of frugal tips since joining!)

The list could easily go on and on. I know I've forgotten many more things I'm happy and thankful for, but these are a few!

**Moor** · 11-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Even though I am having a hard time right now, I am thankful for it. It shows me that there are things in life we can't escape from. That even though at times, we don't think anything bad will happen, it can and will.
I am thankful that I have a dh that is the man that he is.
I am thankful for my children.
I am thankful for my place in life now. And for what it may become.
I am thankful that even though my mom and I don't get along, we can put it aside and still be able to say I love you and mean it.
I am thankful that I have a home.
I am thankful that even though I have medical problems, I am able to get around. I am able to do things still.
I am thankful for the extended family that I have.
I am thankful for the adopted kids that I have. Since I have went back to work, I have seen all of them again and now that they are adults, they have all told me that if I hadn't been there for them, they are not sure where they would be at.
I am thankful that we are making it, even though money is tight, we have enough for our needs, maybe not our wants, but our needs are met and right now, that's fine!
I am thankful that I live in a country that I can live in that is still the land of the free and home of the brave.

**Darlene** · 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Today... I'm glad the EMG i had done today is OVER and that my back is feeling better as the days go by. When when I did have major pain I was lucky as others have things much worse. Whatever comes next with this back I know I will be OK.

**TheRootedNomad** · 11-20-2008, 04:00 PM

Looks like there is another Pollyanna in the mix,,,,, for this is the glad game in it's essence....

Lots I could post but for now Im just happy (glad) that I have my family and time to spend with them this evening.

**TexasPeanut** · 11-20-2008, 04:15 PM

Oh great thread!

I'm thankful to have a chance to get out of bed every morning and try to make the new day better than day before.
I'm thankful for my husband and son. The three of us truly are 3 peas in a pod.
I'm thankful for all we have, no matter how small to some it all may seem or how much to others it all may seem...I'm grateful for it.
I'm thankful for our home and our life.
I'm thankful for the country air I breathe.
I'm thankful for living in a state with so much to do outdoors.
I'm happy to be alive.
I'm happy the cat we had that has been missing for 6 months wondered back home, healthy and remembering us.
I'm happy that I finally seem to be over my cold.