20 Things that Make Me Happy

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Gina dear listed over 20 things that make her happy because she finds joy in life.  Then, she asked me what makes me happy, and I’m really glad she did.  I am in this place right now where I KNOW I am blessed, but I am tired and out of patience with my charges.  So, Gina is forcing me out of my funk, and I like her a whole lot for that.  20 things?  I’ve got this. 

Getting packages in the mail

My mom’s pasta salad, chicken soup and fake beef stroganoff

Lemons and limes

Lavender, lilacs, marigolds, ranunculus, succulents, carnations

When Sam points at things and says, “Wussssayyyyt?” ( What’s that?) 

When I mention that I feel sick and Ellen runs to grab me a bowl.  Every time. 

What makes me happy- to hear you say ” I am in this place right now where I KNOW I am blessed, but I am tired and out of patience with my charges” …I too KNOW I have nothing in the world to complain about, but I am just so…worn out, I guess would be the best way to describe it.  The work is just never ending.  We have no help from any family on either side and boy are we starting to feel the effects of going at it alone!  Someday this will be easier… right….please? ;)