9 Readers Share Their Happy Moments

We asked readers to remember how good it is in this world Instagram Share photos of happy moments. These are the nine that made us smile…

Above: “While heading to my neighbor’s house, I realized that the kids and I were all on the stripes, and my husband took this photo to make everyone smile. (Happy ) proof of mom. “-Rain

“Look at my novel! In the actual shop! It’s called Creep: A Love Story It will be in the US later this month. (British Title It’s not. ) I’ve written it over the years – with a full-time job and two kids – yet I can’t believe I did it. Someone told me I ordered a copy to * Books are magic. I had little ability to contain myself. ” – Emma

“My husband’s barber gave him his first haircut, Omali, his 22 month old son. The moment he saw himself in the mirror, I was on the camera and was so proud. “” – Sarah

“I featured Needlefelt, a popular handicraft that lives in Kyrgyzstan. The top photo shows the moment I finished my first tapestry. I was late and I was like, The mirror was smudgey, but I couldn’t wait to film the completed results. It was a joy to find my artistic medium in nearly 40, and this piece was::gesture::All this It was a welcome break from the… – Dot

“We adopted a big fluffy cat with arms stretched out exactly a year ago. We had him in Manhattan shelter, thin bones, sick and stressed. His foster parents were , guaranteed us that a good cat was hiding. After several months of him biting and scratching both the human and his cat brother, we wondered if we made the wrong decision. I thought (sorry, Walter!) but he needed a little extra time. Look at him now. Do you hope for me that cats can change and humans can do it too?” – Tricia

“My two-year-old daughter, Margrete, has recently been prescribed glasses. The new joy in our family is to hear her declaration with sincerity and surprise. “I can see!” Every morning When I put them on her. ” – The Netherlands

“I snapped this photo on Thanksgiving Eve. This was our first holiday as a family of six. My husband and I got married this summer and we had four children, one big, messy one. It fused into a crew full of love. When I got divorced, the most difficult part was letting go of the embarrassing idea that I had ruined my “family.” But somewhere along the way, “family” started to feel like a fixed idea, something that could change and grow. Then the real magic happened: seeing all four children fall in love with each other. It is a gift for my life. ” – Daniel

“My friend and I recently traveled to Quebec. As soon as we arrived we were tied up in cross-country skis and passed through soft, powdery snow. I was filled with joy. So I went into the snow to make a snow angel. Now, when I start to calm down, I look at the photos and feel the light again.” – Thailand

“Two years ago I sent my selfie with my son at a school drop-off. Now I can’t help sending another one. I’m going to give these kids and their relentless joys I’m hugging you. I hope that all of us can find happiness every day, even if we make an aggressive call to the White House comment line (202-456-1111).” – Katherine

What fun moments have you had recently? I want to hear it.

PS 11 and other readers share happy moments and “my favorite part of my wedding”.