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There are many factors that come into play of how "happy" we are at given times in our lives. After 50 years on this planet, I have come to the realization that happiness is a choice you have to make for yourself. I am generally a pretty sarcastic person that sees what actually is occuring rather than what people want to project, and sometimes I let it get the better of me and ruin my mood. I try very hard to be positive, and surround myself with friends who like to laugh, rather than ***** about thier shortcomings or how they have been wronged by others.
Of all the people I know, I have probably had a rougher health history than anyone I have ever talked to, but still, somehow am the first one cracking jokes and smiling to break the tension. It's been very tough over the years to remain hopeful and positive while battling through Cancer 3 different times, and related heart failure twice. Three years ago I was nearly killed by a distarcted driver who ran a stop sign into my 944, and I still have the metal plate with pins and screws holding my pelvis together, but I walk with no limp.
Maybe all this health crap has made me appreciate the small things, and to smile on a sunny Spring day, after a L O N G hard, cold Winter. It really helps to have my wonderful wife of 27 years that has gone through all of this with me holding my hand along the way, and two kids who still like coming home to visit.
One suggestion.....get yourself a puppy, and learn to smile and laugh again.
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