Finding my happy

I haven't posted this week because I have been feeling down, sad, frustrated, etc.  i don't like to feel this way.  Nearly 20 years ago co-workers teased me about being "Miss Merry Sunshine".  This was often said in a snarky tone.  At the time I was a single mom, working 2 jobs, going through a tough divorce.  My mom calls it "putting on your happy face."  This week it has been hard to "put on my happy face."

My family is going through some tough stuff right now.  Some of them will not be happy if I discuss all of it here, so I won't.    I write this mostly for my mom, but I think some of my "girls" (daughters, sister, girlfriends) may read it too.   I have said many times recently, "it doesn't help to dwell on the sad, unfair, nasty things; let's try to remember the good things.  I need to do a better job of following my own advice.  

  One of my girls frequently sends me photos that always make me smile or laugh.  (photos of a sweet boy or food mostly.). THANK YOU!!  My sister sends me photos of knitting and yarn.  THANK YOU.

Grateful today for my time today spent with these two.  One I see every day and one who lives far away.  

I spent much of my day today with my mom.  She has had some tough stuff in her life, but anyone who knows her will tell you what a sweet kind good person she is.  Just thinking about our time together today is helping me to feel better.  I LOVE YOU Mom!   

I am "putting on my happy face" to make my husband a snack.  (His evening snack is usually more than most of us eat for dinner.). Seriously the man can eat. Tonight I am grateful to have him here and wanting his snack! 

If you are reading this, please send someone you love a text or photo or hug.  Let's share our happy today!