There are reasons why I shouldn't be happy.
- The disappointment over the passing of Prop 8
- The state of the economy
- The fact that we're paying two mortgages right now while the second house is on the market
- We haven't had a chance to get rid of the bamboo as we had planned this fall, because we've been too damned busy
- Both of us taking on second jobs in order to catch up on bills
- Having returned to smoking pretty much full time
- and most importantly, Grandma's health and the pain she's experiencing
That list can go on, but this is a happy post. I have managed to remain very happy with the state of my life. This is big, as I'm kind of a pessimist and can easily become depressed during stressful times.
I am happy to have a beautiful wife, my Tina, who loves me almost as much as I love her. She's been my rock, my comfort, and my best friend. There was a time earlier in the year where due to many of life's stresses, we were having some trouble communicating with each other and seeing eye to eye on things. I am happy to say that all of that seems like an eternity ago and I feel like we fall deeper in love with each passing day. I don't think I've ever felt this connected to anyone.
I am happy to have an extended family that supports my relationship with Tina and loves her and the kids whole-heartedly.
I am happy that CT believes that it's unconstitutional to not allow same-sex marriage in our state.
I am happy that the majority of our state voted No on Question 1 and our marriages are safe.
I am happy to have played a small part in getting the last two things accomplished.
I am happy that we have a new US President, Barack Obama and for what that means for our future.
I am happy to have been a part of that as well.
I am happy to be a part of a modern day civil rights movement and hopeful that we'll get to see true equality in the near future.
I am happy to be able to be close enough to Grandma to get to enjoy her company for as long as it's possible. She's in good spirits, and is as spunky as she's ever been.
Get out there and protest this Saturday! http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com
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13/11/2008 at 5:06 pm Permalink
Have a bamboo party in the spring, it’ll get taken care of, we’ll come down and help.
Another reason to be happy: You have two houses that you have to worry about, even if it’s tight right now to pay for things; there’s a roof over your heads, and it’s your roof. The other house will sell sooner or later, but it will sell. Whenever I start stressing about money Fran always reminds me that there will always be people better off than us, and there will always be people worse off. The same for you guys, many people wish they had what you have, even if you wish you had more.
13/11/2008 at 6:12 pm Permalink
There is nothing better than taking the time out to appreciate and truly be grateful for what you have. This was a beautiful post and one you should go back to and read again and again.
Yay for happiness!
13/11/2008 at 6:36 pm Permalink
Thanks for the reminder that we need to take time to remember what we have to be thankful and happy about. Hope you get a lot of time with your spunky Peaches and that she can get some relief from pain.
13/11/2008 at 7:02 pm Permalink
Aww. Well done.
Here’s to grandma.
Here’s to you.
13/11/2008 at 8:06 pm Permalink
Jess – You are so very lucky. I’m glad you know how lucky you are.
And, the other stuff…it will all be fine.
Grandma – I’m put good thoughts for.
13/11/2008 at 10:35 pm Permalink
Treasure the time with your Grandma and make sure you ask all the questions you ever wanted to and listen to all the stories again. xoxo H.
13/11/2008 at 11:23 pm Permalink
I’m happy for you Jess. Happy for the life you’ve got. Happy at your acknowledgement of the good things in your life.
My best wishes for your Grandma.
14/11/2008 at 1:57 am Permalink
Do I mind if I borrow some of your happy? Mine seems to have alluded me lately…
Glad things are going so well for you!
14/11/2008 at 2:44 am Permalink
This is something I’ve been working on a great deal recently…being happy with everything I have, and stop whinging about the things I haven’t, which really are self inflicted anyway. I’m bloody lucky and often I’m too miserable to see it.
Positive thinking makes people around you positive too, so good for you.
15/11/2008 at 3:19 pm Permalink
Yay I’m glad you’re happy!