how do you measure HAPPINESS?

Happiness means sooo many different things for so many of us.....   some with goods we acquire; some with the culinary treats we consume; some the experiences from the travels we do; a night out with friends or that special someone; and of course, times shared with family....  in my book, they re all good...  these and many other little things can bring so much Happiness in one's life....   Last week, I had just that....   a few of that really....  but lacking a god NET CONNECTION, I was not able to share them - so will have to catch up this week and share what I can, as time permits...  

Possibly the BEST source of HAPPINESS for me this trip to see and be with Mom, happened when we were able to attend Mass together at Antipolo Cathedral....  it meant so much to me, as my Mom made extra efforts, mustered up a lot of strength to fulfill a promise made to me last XMas....  that on my next trip, she will be strong enough to attend Mass with me.   And though I could see such Pain in her eyes, went she did...  with me and my Stepfather....

It was such a great feeling being there with her...  not only because I knew she was doing this to fulfill a promise to me... but I could also see that it was something she wanted to really do....  and made her happier that she was able to get ut and do this....  gave her  bit more hope - and not just feel that she is to just wait for the time to come - just sitting on her sofa, that she also sleeps in...  and stare out longingly -day in, day out....  such an emotional thing, seeing her do her rosary with tears streaming down her face....   i actually had to go out towards the end - so as i can let my own tears fall without her seeing....

Though the church is just 15 mins away by Tricycle from her home, it still took it's toll as the road is not too smooth.... the bumps on the road can took a bit of strain on her frail condition... but the trooper that she is, you could not even see it in photos - as she willingly smiled....   and this smile, for me, was worth so much more than diamonds and gold....  

Everyday that we have my Mom in this life, is a MIRACLE for me....   have to Treasure each and every single moment with her....

BUT THIS MOMENT, FOREVER I WILL HOLD EVEN MORE SPECIAL!