tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post8243704702150603429..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: Happiness vs. Joy~Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-88294678596345875622007-04-23T16:10:00.000-04:002007-04-23T16:10:00.000-04:00This is something that I ponder often, so to read ...This is something that I ponder often, so to read about happiness vs. joy today was really great. Things that make me happy...<BR/>buttermilk pancakes on Sat. morning with my husband, walking in the spring breeze with my baby in the stroller, singing for God, reading a really great book, scrapbooking with friends, winking at my husband and daughter and seeing their smile in return...there are many more, but that's what came to mind right now. And JOY...yes, true joy really only comes from knowing Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior! AMEN to that! There is nothing that compares. Blessings to you, MelodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-10389283471756773292007-04-23T10:10:00.000-04:002007-04-23T10:10:00.000-04:00"Happiness to me is about the things that are avai..."Happiness to me is about the things that are available to me at any given moment in time- but I have to actually act or respond to those opportunities."<BR/><BR/>You are so right! I love your words - into my quote book it goes! Your words made me realize how happy I've been in the past few weeks but I didn't notice it! How sad that I haven't taken a moment during those time of happiness, joy and laughter to realize how happy I am! I'm going to make a point to do this more.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05359044279544344870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-50165872770004724922007-04-21T22:54:00.000-04:002007-04-21T22:54:00.000-04:00Good choice. I liken it to the difference between ...Good choice. I liken it to the difference between having HOPE and having HOPES. They're both good,<BR/>but happenings bring about happiness just as joy comes from HOPE without the "s"..Tom Kapankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431717152727352230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-32889289836068511752007-04-21T17:50:00.000-04:002007-04-21T17:50:00.000-04:00Girl, I just love you to pieces. You always put a ...Girl, I just love you to pieces. You always put a smile on my face.;)mary h.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00747441418938827322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-57548592668362015582007-04-21T17:02:00.000-04:002007-04-21T17:02:00.000-04:00I have never before left a comment on any blog, bu...I have never before left a comment on any blog, but I thought I'd share this quote with you:<BR/><BR/>"My joy does not depend on my CIRCUMSTANCES, it is God's gift, and it is always available to me." <BR/><BR/>This, to me, sums up the difference between joy and happiness. Happiness, like you shared, is a direct result of what happens in our daily lives. Joy, rather, comes straight from God. We must trust Him, like in salvation, to accept this free gift.<BR/><BR/>You're words are encouraging....thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-52491885616396506602007-04-21T15:04:00.000-04:002007-04-21T15:04:00.000-04:00hii read your comment on mry's blog... thank you f...hi<BR/><BR/>i read your comment on mry's blog... thank you for your compliment... i hope you'll start scrapping in orange too LOL<BR/><BR/>btw: congrats for being a part of the scrap in style tv ;)Emine_Pala_Art_22https://www.blogger.com/profile/07128447178380092515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-13769792245663757322007-04-21T13:08:00.000-04:002007-04-21T13:08:00.000-04:00*Happiness to me is about the things that are avai...*Happiness to me is about the things that are available to me at any given moment in time- but I have to actually act or respond to those opportunities.*<BR/><BR/>Just because I sometimes have to hear things a few times before they really sink in.<BR/><BR/>I loved the happiness/joy comparison. I have to say I miss out on a lot of happiness opportunities by getting a little too cranky with my kids, but I know I have a constant joy inside - I just never thought about it that way. That makes me happy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-61293683059805724222007-04-21T10:09:00.000-04:002007-04-21T10:09:00.000-04:00Oh yeah, I would've been real happy with that Star...Oh yeah, I would've been real happy with that Starbuck's card:):)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-86160777147420426812007-04-21T09:24:00.000-04:002007-04-21T09:24:00.000-04:00Hiya Jody~I was just watching Oprah last week and ...Hiya Jody~<BR/>I was just watching Oprah last week and she had a show regarding Happiness. How we as a society are trying to find happiness from the outside in instead of vice versa. It is truly JOY that we have and happiness is just something that we experience day to day, hopefully. It's just hard for some people to realize that just because they aren't "happy" right now for one reason or another, it doesn't mean that doing this or that is going to change it. The change has to come from within them. {I'm praying that my husband realizes that!} =) Great thoughts from you, as usual. Have a great weekend and enjoy this lovely warm weather, at last!!! <BR/>God bless,<BR/>~Tammy "up north"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-59566642833739236062007-04-21T04:48:00.000-04:002007-04-21T04:48:00.000-04:00Oh jody I want those cupcakes!!! I wish I could ha...Oh jody I want those cupcakes!!! I wish I could have a girly tea party...my little boy just wants to play in dirt!!! <BR/>I think today I will take a note of all the "happiness" things in my day! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-39107832012201694902007-04-21T00:55:00.000-04:002007-04-21T00:55:00.000-04:00Hi Jody,My name is Meghan and I came across your b...Hi Jody,<BR/><BR/>My name is Meghan and I came across your blog through baby Noah's... I just wanted to let you know that I have been blessed by your story and your blogs. My adopted son Ricky passed away about a year and a half ago and you remind me often of God's promise to bring us through pain and trials. Your children are beautiful - and I hope Ricky has had the priviledge of meeting Teagan in heaven!<BR/><BR/>Meghan Johnson<BR/>www.littlemanricky.comMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245575407755451956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-80488038318173956912007-04-21T00:06:00.000-04:002007-04-21T00:06:00.000-04:00your blog is such an inspiration. Thanks for alway...your blog is such an inspiration. Thanks for always having the courage to share your life and challanges along with the beautiful moments with us. Everyone should have such a positive person in their life.TRACEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111355566231230050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-84015915050021899562007-04-20T22:18:00.000-04:002007-04-20T22:18:00.000-04:00I miss the days of Polly Pockets :( my little girl...I miss the days of Polly Pockets :( my little girl is now not so little and going to prom this year... I remember the days that I had to be super hero and save "polly" from the horrible vacuum beast... Now I have to save her from boys.. HA HA HA!!!FlipFlop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479481622722807244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-36437262436260009862007-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:002007-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:00Ok, that's funny because I have been posting this ...Ok, that's funny because I have been posting this week about the things that bring me happiness ( even the small ones ).<BR/><BR/>My birthday: http://treasured-creations.blogspot.com/2007/04/happy-birthday-to-me-i-had-beautiful.html<BR/><BR/>My mini fridge: http://treasured-creations.blogspot.com/2007/04/ok-you-all-know-i-am-heidi-swapp-junkie.html<BR/><BR/>Waffles and orange juice: <BR/><BR/>http://treasured-creations.blogspot.com/2007/04/ok-this-post-is-for-jeanette.html<BR/><BR/>Especially after the last few days here in Va, I am trying to embrace the small things that bring me joy, and try to stress less about the things I can't change or control. God has told us to leave things in his hands....now if we can do just that. That is the true test of faith (lol).CyndiAKADisneyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739311330123997594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-66474583872785658872007-04-20T21:09:00.000-04:002007-04-20T21:09:00.000-04:00you are so right about this.you are so right about this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com