I thought it might be fun to have a "Happy Moments" forum. Here's how we'll play for all who want to participate.
During our hectic days, and in between those ups and downs, we take note of a "happy moment"
or it could be a "Happy Moment" you remember, making the happy moments past or present.
I'll start...Recently I found my long lost neice..So Happy!! when I heard from her!! (due to just a horrendous tragedy in our family)
and through this "nightmare" news, I had a
"Happy Moment"...Love to hear from all of you.
Lets warm our hearts!

Well, I'll jump in on this. The forum is blessings/joys, and the thread is Happy Moments. Thanks for suggesting this Sandi. That's so interesting that you found a long lost niece. How long was she missing? It sounds like the phrase "when one door closes another door opens." I have similar news. But for now I must say that my happy moment is the fragrance of the flowers my husband sent me for V Day. I must have trained him well over 22 years because this year I did not even have to beg, plead, cry or use the silent treatment to get a bouquet! LL, L

Lynnie: you are so cute! how long lost? well,
I say about 40, she says about 30..so lets see.
I "lost" her "for good" when she went off with her step-"mom" so I have to find out the exact year that was. If she was 18 then I was about 25. We are 6 yrs and 9 mos. apart...so I will have to get the answer to that question before I can get an accurate account of years.and yes. that phrase is so true..and your flowers sound lovely! My hubby bought me chocolates (not godivas though - like he usually does - but I'm not complaining) and
a tulip plant. That was a Happy Moment too!
I am married 20 years this November.

Hi Sandi & Lynnie
Wow!!! This must be the month of finding people who have been "lost"...I too have hooked up with a family member from years ago...I think it has been 38 years since I last saw her...I missed her and thought of her often and am sooooo thrilled to have her back in my life....I have come a full circle....
I am not married but I got earrings, and this terrific body lotion that I love, but can't afford for V Day...Happy moment??? The day I cut the cord as my grand daughter entered the world...

Sandi
Here is to a happy moment....today is my birthday and my sister wrote me a poem...Haven't seen it yet but this is a very happy moment in my life.....
I wrote one on her birthday 4 years ago and read it to her today...
Truly a happy one....by the way, the long lost relative that I found I had not seen in 34 years...the last time I saw her was when she was about 18 years old...that would have been sometime in 1972....coincidental????? Hmmmmmm

Kasey

I'm seeing a wonderful, warm story developing here. What a joy for all of you!

I had a happy moment myself this morning. Some tests results we were worrying about for my husband came back this morning with the news that he's just fine. It's celebration time for us!

Happy ((HUGS)) for you, Jackie!

Thanks, Bluebird. After we got our good news, I went to the dentist and found out I need to have a crown put in. Even that couldn't get me down today!

Jackie, with all you and Chuck have been through, dental work is a piece of cake, right?

NHJackie thrilled to hear your good news. How relieved and happy you both must be....

Happy Birthday to you kaseyc and may there be many many more where you are surrounded by those that love you....

What is with all these long lost relatives coming forth? My happy moment: the temps finally rose above freezing so I took my doggies on an hour long trail hike. I had an aunt on my mind as I walked, and I dedicated my walk to her well being. It was a walking meditation with an affirmation on her behalf. I was like a chanting crazy woman talking OUT LOUD in the woods on the trail. I'm happy for all of your happy moments! L, L

Lynnie
My happy moment is knowing that you are happy hiking in the woods....talking to yourself, thinking and hiking is a good thing!!!
Love
KaseyC

Just a quick note here. I'm still having my happy moment rejoicing in the birth of my first grandbaby. A beautiful boy.

Sandpiper

Jackie...I am so happy to hear that you had good news regarding Chuck's tests...sounds like a celebration weekend on the horizon? Enjoy!!

I am so pleased about the boomer sisters and their grandchildren. I can't even imagine, because I don't have children, but "cutting the cord" and other miracles of grandchildren has got to be a top 10 happy moment!

Hi Lynnie
I cut the cord for my granddaughter...as she entered the world...that was one of the most happiest moments of my life....
I also had a very happy moment about 2 weeks ago when I found my niece who I used to call my 'little' sister.....Funny, she is all grown up now but I can still think of her as my 'little' sister.
Kasey C

Hi KC, well, I had a happy moment when I found long lost aunties a couple of weeks ago! How coincidental is that! We picked up where we left off, only better. Oh, she does not mind being the "little sister" because she never had sisters of her own so her aunties, so close in age to her, are like sisters! Love, your little sis, Lynnie P.S. She's still as cute & adorable as ever! And what a little imp!

NH Jackie: I'm am thrilled for you!!! and the crown........been there done that...it;s a breeze. Congrats to your hubby

Sandpiper
congratulations to you too! wah...no grandchildren yet, but an 8 month old neice!
so cute!!!! and of course my long lost neice

Lynnie, I bet when you were walking in the woods thinking of your aunt, she was thinking of you too!!! My long lost neice is in my heart
daily! Never stop thinking of the Happy
Moment when I found her. Can't wait to see her too!!!

Casey: wow!!!! I found a card from my neice
that she had given me in 1965 when I graduated high school !!! she signed it
Little sister!!!!!! How truly amazing!!!!
what a happy moment I'm having as I type!!!

Sandi, this is so great! I'm so happy for all three of you.

I had another happy moment yesterday when Chuck brought me 2 dozen roses for no reason. I feel like he brought a little bit of spring into the house!

Hi
My happy moment was when Lynnie spilled the beans about being my niece since I want the whole world to know that I am soooo proud of her for writing her book and for perservering.....
KaseyC

Wow Jackie 2 DOZEN roses! I can smell them! Thank you Kasey with a K!

Sandpiper, enjoy the happy moments and here's wishing you and your granddaughter many, many
more for years to come!!!

Have to share my Happy Moment of the day.
My friend Lisa had her last day of kemo!!
and is a trooper and survivor, congratulations to Lisa and Lynnie!!!! for being survivors
of such a dreadful disease....and for being here in our lives!!!

Hi Lynnie
Thanks for recognizing the Kasey with a 'K'....

ok Kaseyc !! will do if I can remember how to spell it...I'll just have to keep going back til
I can do that!!! heheheh

NHJackie Your husband sounds like a "keeper"!!!!

Sandi
Thanks....Sandi with an "I"...so I am Kasey with a "K".......
just remember my first name and you will remember to spell it with a 'k'
Kasey

Hello Sandi with an "I" and Kasey with a "K" this is Lynnie with an "ie." How else would you spell Lynnie? Only my family & very very very close friends are allowed to call me Lynnie. Others have to call me Princess! My happiness moment came today when the daffodils I BOUGHT opened up. I'm not used to buying daffodils. I'm used to planting the bulbs in the fall for spring blooms. I am in this brand new house & we have no landscaping yet. So I purchased daffodils. BTW, daffodils are used by the American Cancer Society as a symbol of something for cancer patients. The doggies love to rock & roll in the dirt of the back yard. That is their happiness moment! LL, L

[ March 02, 2006, 10:42 PM: Message edited by: Lynnie ]

Sandi with an "I" and Kasey with a "K" and Lynnie with an "ie." I am getting so much pleasure from seeing this triangle of love and friendship form right before my very eyes here on the site. It is uplifting to see three relatives/girlfriends sharing and healing.
So when are you all going to get together? Lynnie, spring is in the air...my daffodils were peeking around the corner of my house looking for me, yesterday.

chick

Daffodils already ??? I am so jealous of you girls, Lynnie and Chick...all I see outside of my kitchen window this morning is ice and dead grass... ....I crave Spring today like you cannot believe...Enjoy those gorgeous daffodils my friends...

I had a happy moment yesterday when I stopped at the grocery, I ran into a man I went to high school with. And he's single, cute and has my phone number....

Daisygirl

GO Daisy!!!

After being single for 15 years, I don't get too excited about stuff like this........don't forget, I'm a sociopath magnet.

Daisy, you sound like a college girl. So cute...

WooHoo...now that IS exciting Daisy..

WELL, I wouldn't tell just anyone, but I know I can trust you guys not to tell. But that morning, I opened my Bible and the page it opened to was the verse that says "Just ask and it will be given to you......etc." I blurted out, "well God, how about sending a husband to me?" I don't think I'd ever asked for one, really.

Now, what would y'all think? If the guy does call, (50% of the time, they don't), it will freak me out and I'll have to try to forget what I asked Him for.

Anyway, I don't mean to take over this thread with my moment.

My most treasured moments of happiness are with my grandson. One of my buddies I saw on my trip asked me why I kept him so often, and what did my son and DIL do? I replied that I don't care what they do, I'm not "watching" him, he is "visiting" his grandma, who welcomes him with open arms.

One of the most important things I've learned is to appreciate those happy moments.

Another happy moment was when I walked into a yarn shop in Laguna Beach, CA, and there was a small knitting group meeting. When you run into other knitters, you're instant friends.

I must go! I'm having company today. Tomorrow my sister and I are going to the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show. It's like a little glimpse of spring - and I'm ready for that!

Daisygirl

Sounds like you're on top of the world these days, Daisygirl!! Yay!!

When the sun is shining and spring is near, it's much easier to have a good attitude. The winters are long in Ohio, but those first few warm days are like Heaven.

I agree with you there! I heard a bird singing this morning so I leaped up off the couch to go see it and scared it away!

I'm looking forward to spring too girls..I'm going to the Philadelphia flower show with my Hubby on Monday...we go every year and then have a yummy lunch afterward...Once I get a whiff of those fragrants posies I am right in Spring mode...i just hope it doesn't snow again...

Daisy...your Bible moment is amazing...it gave me goosebumps...I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you...

Daisy, you're sounding wonderful! I'm wishing only happy things for you right now.

I'm ready for spring, too. When we were at my mother's yesterday, she told me her daffys were already poking their heads up. Of course, they got snowed on, but they don't seem to mind. It made me feel like spring is coming. That can't happen soon enough for me.

Nancy that sounds so wonderful! It's nice that your husband does stuff that you're interested in...

All this talk of spring gave me an idea...if not this year, maybe next year.
Do any of you seed your flowers? Maybe we could start sending each other an envelope of flower seeds, even a couple or a mix from each others garden. I'd love to have "Boomer Janes" Sunflowers over here and "Boomer Tootsie's" Zinnias over there. Of course you would have "Boomer Chicks" Bird of Paradise in your garden...but that'd be next year.
chick

Bluebird..my hubby Ray is really a good guy...I really lucked out in that department...it sounds like you did too...I love the story you told us about the special bookshelf your husband made for your anniversary...

Chick...I think your seed swap idea is fabulous...count me in...

My former classmate did call - but my grandson was with me and we were walking into the house - to Daisy's little adventure with the trash can. He said he'd call back in 20 minutes, but alas, he has not. It's the story of my life.

Something may have come up, Daisy. I believe he'll call back.

It makes you wonder.....I know it couldn't have been anything I said because our conversation was only 10 minutes long, if that. We seemed to click.

Awww, I want to say don't be sad, but I think we women are pretty much the same when we're waiting for that phone to ring!



Staying busy helps...

I'm not sad and I have something going on every night this week! Actually, I'm kind of happy to know I'm not dead inside and could even get excited about someone calling. However, it wouldn't be the end of the world if he doesn't call.

Good attitude, all around!

I am old fashioned in that I don't believe in calling a guy unless you are seriously dating. But in this case, maybe you could just call him back to explain why you missed his call. After all, he did make the first move by calling you.

Calling you is probably difficult because he risks rejection and maybe he is putting it off. He did try though so maybe you should give him a break and call him back to say you're sorry you missed his call.

That doesn't seem too forward to me.

smile

He called last night. We talked for quite a while. He seems like a nice guy, is a Christian, had custody of his son, who is about to graduate from college. We'll see.......

YAY!! Sounds very promising!

Daisy,
Gee, I'm so glad he called. Sounds like a nice guy too.
smile

This sounds good to me, Daisy! Have fun!

Chickadee: this is Sandi with an "i"....is
this triangle a happy moment or what?????????
and by the way girls, my hibiscus are in full bloom! However, I do have to replace my two
snow hibiscus trees....the hurricanes were their demise.....but the spring is here!!!!

Daisy, any more phone calls?

Not yet, but I had a very happy moment I just have to tell you guys about!

My sister called to tell me her son is currently standing on American soil, after spending the past 9 months in Iraq! Thank the Lord, he is safe and sound! She is SOOOOO happy and feels as if a weight has been lifted from her shoulders. He has to go to Camp LeJuene for a few days and should be back home on Sun. or Mon.

I pray for all the sons and daughters in Iraq to come home safe and sound......

Daisygirl

In my heart I am jumping up and down and squealing for joy!! YAY!!! Best news I've heard in a while, Daisy. I love our soldiers and their families. Please thank him for me and give him a big ((HUG)) when you see him.

Jackie, I will definitely tell him you thank him for his service!

Daisy, what wonderful news! Please add my greatful welcome home and thanks to all the others who have written before me.

I'm happy he's coming home, but an additional bonus is seeing my sister so happy and relieved. She said it was like when a loved one is in the hospital, you just don't feel comfortable going out and having fun, because you're concerned and worried. Also, he is her only child and she raised him totally on her own.

My heart sings when I hear of these kids returning safe and sound. Praise God! I pitcure the reunions and get all teary eyed.

Daisy,
I'm sharing the joy with you about your nephew. How wonderful that he is safe and sound, and almost home. Please give him a royal hug, won't you, and tell him that he, along with others, are prayed over daily! Praise God!

JJ

Thanks JJ,

I will definitely tell him, but I can tell you this: my eyes will not be dry when I tell him how much he is appreciated.

I hope he comes home on Sunday or Monday so I can go with my sister to meet him. Tuesday I have a meeting I have to attend. When they come home, they drive into town with a parade of police cars and firetrucks.

Daisygirl

That's the happiest of news!
So glad he is safe and sound!

Daiseygirl: What wonderful news!!!
I'm so very happy for all of you..Give him a big hug from Florida! That news is certainly a
"happy moment" and can't wait to hear more!!!

I talked to my sister today and the hero is coming home Sunday. Then we're having a welcome home party Monday evening.

As you can tell, I'm still dateless. Do you think it was just a coincidence?

Here's a happy moment: We are daycare for our granddaughter who just turned one. The other day she put her little arms around my neck and gave me the most precious little hug. My heart is a puddle at her feet.

Daisygirl,

I want to add my thank-you to your nephew. Please tell him. I'm so happy for you and your sister! Hope the parade is a loud one!

Flipper - Let that little darling know there is someone in Idaho thinking of her too!!!! Heart-puddles are the best!

Search

Searcher, she will get a nice big Idaho hug tomorrow!

Daisy, my salute to your nephew. I know a large number of young men and women from around here who have done time in Iraq. Political beliefs are null and void in the face of their courage - I admire their strength and commitment.

Our hero is home now! Our family was at the Marine depot to welcome them home with a couple hundred others. When they stepped off the bus, no one could contain themselves and there was much cheering. We had a small family gathering at my sister's house, but you could tell, the hero and his wife wanted to get started on real life and were already talking about the details of home buying. Their 9 mo. old son took to dad right off. It was sooooo wonderful to see them together.

I forwarded your messages and hugs!

Daisygirl

Daisygirl
I salute your nephew and family...I am happy that he returned safely.....
KaseyC

Daisygirl
Thanks for sharing about this sweet homecoming. I got tears in my eyes!

So happy for all of you, Daisy!!

Flipperjo: that's a Happy Moment!!!
congrats for "noticing" that Happy Moment in your day

Daiseygirl: Is your nephew home at your sister's house yet?

My nephew is married, so he's with his wife. We had dinner at a restaurant this evening and a few people came up and thanked him for his service. We're very proud of him. He left an immature boy and returned a man with a good head on his shoulders.

Please keep the returning men in your prayers. It's difficult for some to assimulate back into society. A good friend of my nephew's committed suicide after returning 1 1/2 years ago. Now the military makes sure the vets get good mental health care, especially for the first few months. He won't be released from duty for 3 more months and it's mostly so they can adjust. Greg has a good support system of family and friends, but there were about 4 guys who didn't have anyone to meet them. Those are the ones I worry about.

I don't mean to make the Happy Moments thread sad, but just want to say how important it is for these guys to know they appreciated. Most of you already let them know that, I'm sure.

Daisygirl

Daisygirl: You're not making the Happy Moments sad...I never thought of the fellows that would have no one to support them on their return! That is so very sad!! Does anyone know of any way we can somehow get the names and their addresses, I for one would love to write to them and let each know they are thought of, cared about and thanked. If someone has an idea for this that would be great! and we'd take a "sad" moment and turn it happy! Tell your nephew I am happy to hear he is home with his family!!

Hey Kaseyc with a K maybe is was one of our dogs, your dog to be exact...remember Casey???

Sandi
Of course I remember my dog Casey.....that is why I am Kasey with a K....not to get confused with my dog.....I also remember how he died...very sad....he was a good dog!! Remember how I got him?
"K"aseyC

Kayseyc: No I dont' remember you getting Casey.
But I do remember you were always with him!
So cute!!!

Sandi
I can't believe you don't remember me getting Casey.....The woman lived next door to John & Dee...and she was a deaf mute!!! I was only 8 years old when I got him..he was a good dog....I loved him alot
Karen C

KarenC : name change?????? how about Pepper!!!
and didnt' they all go to the FARM?

Sandi
I changed my name from Karen to Kasey back to Karen, but Pepper sounds really great!!!Any takes on that name for me?
Yes....I remember Pepper...poor thing...and Yes, they all went to the FARM...except for casey, he went to the vet to be euthanized......

KarenC we always lost our pets usually the same way, how very sad..........