Today

I have a great life. It isn't perfect, but it is the life I have. I was speaking with someone today and we were talking about someone who upon meeting them stated, "I am not happy". I thought about that and thought about my life. I thought, that sometimes it is as simple as deciding to be happy. Every once in a while, I need to look at my life and do an honest appraisal. I have a good marriage, great kids, a job I like and friends I can count on. It is so easy to focus on what I don't have and what I want, instead of all of the truly great things and people in my life. Most of all I remember that I can laugh. The last year has been a bit tough, but it is because of all the great people in my life, that I can get through the tough times. Apparently, life will continue to happen..people will get sick, not get what I think they need or deserve,people will die. I will walk through all of these things. Hopefully, I will be able to do this in a way that helps someone, or is an example to my children. I will only be able to do this because of the example of those who came before me and walked the path that I follow. I always have my friends and family that I can count on. Maybe the miracle of it all of this,is I know to ask for help when I need it. All in all a pretty good day, I decided to be happy today.