happy

it was her birthday celebration today.

all around the table, everyone was full of laughs, full of smiles.

she seemed so happy; she knows that she is loved.

it made me really happy

to see her so happy.

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in the midst of his friends,

he was hugging her so tightly.

despite their significant height difference,

he didn't mind bending a little

just to hug her.. and keep her in his arms...

not wanting to let go.

he was smiling the whole time.

knowing that he loved her so much.

it made me really happy

to see him so happy.

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he tells everyone how blessed he is to have her,

and all the good things about her,

and how much he's changed because of her.

she tells everyone how lucky she is to have him,

and all the wonderful things about him,

and how much she's grown because of him.

"do you love him?" i asked.

she adamantly nodded her head and said,

"yes. i really love him."

"what is love to you?" i asked.

"my love is not the love defined by people but it's the love defined by God."

her reply... inspired me a lot.

and reminded me why it's so important

to know God's love,

and to be able to share that with a significant other.

it made me really happy

to witness a healthy, God-glorifying relationship.

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... just checked my email a few seconds ago.

my pastor sent a mass email out,

saying that our church will be taking up an offering for japan.

i was hoping that this email would come...

and it finally did.

makes me happy :)

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You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

-- Psalm 16:11