Happy, Happy, Happy

List 30 things that make you happy.

1. Children laughing

2. Quiet house at end of day

3. A friend’s hug

4. Butterscotch pudding

5. Warm pink socks

6. Perfect morning coffee gift

7. Family united in prayer and praise

8. Storytelling music

9. Fluffy, faithful dog

10. Fresh blended salsa

11. Secret-keeping listener

12. Coral-colored dress

13. Enough deep sleep

14. Extra shopping money

15. Almost too-hot shower

16. Nacho supreme, marching band, and high school football game

17. Church choir wholly praising

18. Little voices reciting Bible verses

19. Clean brushes and blank canvas

20. Majong tiles’ click-clacking shuffle

21. Soft Iris petals

22. Spicy Doro Wat with Berbere and Injera

23. God’s painted sunsets

24. Sleepy baby yawns

25. Brides blushes on wedding days

26. Fall’s crispy colored leaves

27. Honoring the Holy Spirit

28. Purpose-driven mission trips

29. Powerful One-mindedness of Women’s Conventions

30. Trusting Sisters’ Voices. Watching them carry and trust their Bibles like battle swords.