Monday, April 16, 2012

Ode to Joy, How Sweet It Is!

I got some wonderful news a little while ago, and I am doing better than OK
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I had planned on doing a post on "joy" today. It was not going to be about the big things in life, but rather, those small happenings that come our way - you know, like finding one more French fry in your McDonald's bag after you thought they were all gone.  It was to be about simple, ordinary incidents that cause us to smile and make our day a little more brighter. However, I just got an e-mail from someone close to me who has been going through some difficult health problems. Today, the doctors gave her a thumbs up. This is a biggy. This is all-out-joy, wrapped up in a big sterling silver bow. I am doing my happy dance.

So never take life for granted, never give up hope, enjoy what you have and sing out loud.


I was going to change my header picture today, but I think I will keep that bluebird of happiness around for just a little bit longer..

17 comments:

  1. Yahoooooooo!!!! That is great, great news. So happy for your friend and for you. Mr. Bluebird's on your shoulder, it's the truth, it's actual...everything is satisfactual! :-)

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  2. That's fabulous! Mazel tov! So good to hear good news!

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  3. So pleased for you and your friend at this wonderful news.

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  4. There's a lot to be said for a smiling face!

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  5. Just wonderful. I am happy for your friend and for you. And I love your header.

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  6. Hello Arleen:
    You are so right! We need to be reminded that there are so many little joys in our lives every day. But, when a really big piece of good news comes one's way, then it must be shouted out with joy!!!We are very happy that your friend has received such wonderful news.

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  7. I'm so glad that your friend has got the thumbs up. It's years since I heard that cute little song. Definitely brightens up a rainy morning here.

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  8. Hurray. That is good news indeed.

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  9. Thanks for this great uplifting song; it was such fun to sing along with it. And such wonderful news for your friend.

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  10. Awesome news! From little to big joys and everything in between. Thanks goodness.

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  11. Glad you and your friend got such good news! And that bit about finding one more french fry totally made me laugh. :-)

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  12. Such wonderful news for your friend and you. I'll accept joy in any size package. Hugs, Bonnie

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  13. Adorable video! And, that is great news for your friend! Sing, sing out loud, make it simple enough...

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  14. Absolutely fantastic!!! I'm happy for you and your friend, and in fact, after listening to that song, I'm feeling pretty darned happy all over. Zip-a-dee-do-dah!

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  15. I found your blog by chance and stopped to look at your beautiful bird in your heading. Did you take this picture? I have not seen one like this here in Georgia but we have beautiful cardinals all year long. You are right about not giving up hope – we heard some bad news about my husband’s health – I’ll try to be optimistic. I am very happy for your friend.

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  16. love the video - and i am happy that you are happy!

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