Happiness is....

{Happiness is...}

Hearing Max shout "Hi Mommy" from the backseat of the car.

Feeling Max kiss the back of my leg as I stand and get ready in the morning.

Looking over at my husband at dinner and hear him say "I'm just very happy right now."

Hearing a healthy heartbeat for baby Neal #2.

Praying at dinner and hearing Max shout "AMEN" every night after prayers.

Morning family cuddle time.

Listening to Max and Jake sing together, and watching Max trying mimic Jake's words.

Hide and seek...Max says "where hhhhaaarrrr you?"

Our married couple life group and the relationships that continue to grow.

My amazing ladies bible study.

Being married to a man who gives of his time so freely to lead himself and others to the Lord.

Family dance parties.

Visits with family and friends that we don't see everyday. 

Date nights.

Sunday mornings at Watermarke Church.

Impromptu neighborhood gatherings with lots of kiddos running around.

I could go on and on and on. I am definitely guilty of wanting more and thinking I need more at times. But when I truly think about happiness and what that means in my life, it is never about money or better clothes or a bigger car or nicer furniture. It is about PEOPLE and LOVE. One of my resolutions is to live with appreciation for what I have - and to consider everything in my life (whether is appears to be good or bad) a blessing...because it is the path that the Lord has put me on to grow closer to Him. 

Peace. Gratitude. Influence.

For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you."

Psalm 122:8

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