My stomach still hurts, and my eyes burn red from tears, but I just need something happy again.

Seeing Dylan with his favorite umbrella always makes me smile.

My cat thinking he is brave enough to jump out the window and get those birds two stories below, makes me giggle.

Watching my kiddos play and laugh so loudly will always make me smile.

Seeing Thade being his adorable hipster self makes me happy.

Watching my kiddos get big squishy hugs from their amazing Dad, well that makes me beyond happy.

I’m happy when I capture that rare moment, a giant smile from Agnes on camera. She is pretty sneaky with her big smiles.

And one more cute cat photo, because you know there just aren’t enough cat pictures on the internet, and that makes me smile.

I know it is tough right now, with so much sorrow, and so much worry, and fear, but we must smile for just a moment.  We have to count our blessings, and make a little note of just how lucky we really are.

It makes me happy when I think of all of you for praying your endless prayers, and kind friendships too. I just can’t say thank you enough for lifting my spirits, and keeping Joplin on your mind too.  It means more to me than you will ever know.

So share with me something that makes you happy. I know that we can all use a smile right about now.