Happiness is defined as good fortune, pleasure, contentment and joy or the state of being happy.

My definition: Happiness is waking up with the sunshine on Sunday morning, glancing over at the man who you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with and knowing that today is going to be a good day.

It's watching your child play everyday and cherishing the beautiful smile on her face. It's knowing that she is proof of the many wonderful works of our creator. And,in some small part she is wonderful because of you, but even more so because you gained the wisdom to know when to call on GOD for help along the way.

Happiness is thinking about your family and life and being thankful that today things are a little messed up but knowing that tomorrow brings another day... believe it or not this builds strength.

The state of being happy is this... Knowing who you are, where you stand, what you stand for and realizing that each day we spend on this Earth is a gift from GOD. One in which we should be thankful for. So, whoever you are and wherever you are right now, remember these words from two of my most cherished quotes: "We are not what we have been, but what we will become," "Do all things with love".

Above all else remember that life is a journey and it should be a happy one... do what makes you happy and don't worry about the walls outside of that.