Happy absolutely has changed my life by nudging me to take responsibility for enjoying my joy. Not only has this study helped me become more aware of my thought patterns, but it also has given me tools and specific Scripture verses to replace negative patterns with positive ones. I sincerely hope women all over the […]

an excert from my upcoming book from the chapter called Happy Habits… Habit 4: Talk Happy ~ Walk Happy Talk Happy This is a little tip I learned in Bible School and it is so true. Scripture tells us that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. One way to make sure you hear […]

Today’s blog is taken from an article I stumbled across from Realistic Recovery from addictions and family dysfunction. This is just one of the steps – Forgiveness. You will notice at the end of this article, I include a short biblical summary. So You’ve Been Betrayed – 7 Steps on How to Survive BetrayalBy Dr. […]

So I just spent an hour writing a blog that I somehow lost.     After “giving” as much as I have in the last few weeks and the fact that I have to wake up at 5 am and give some more, this is the Happy Monday blog and who knows? Maybe it will […]

Are you afraid of what all is going on in our world these days? Are you shaken up by it all? Does it seem uncertain to take the next step? Honestly, it’s hard for a lot of us to even think about it. Some go to their war room and pray. I’m sure you have […]

  “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ In other words, DON’T GIVE UP! DON’T QUIT.  We have a policy at our house and it is this: Cooley’s aren’t quitters! There is […]

~Happy And Divorced~   “If you’re married to an unbeliever, and he’s pleased to dwell with you, let him. If not, let him depart.” scripture tells us. The Lord has called us to peace.  Sooo, here goes. I’ve put off this post for over a year now because it’s such a touchy subject and I […]

~Happy Through Loss~ A story of loss that a friend offered to share with us… ••• This precious friend has since furthered her education with a Psychology degree and has been a big help to the development of Happy Anyway. Thank you, Mary Anna Wiggins of Savannah, GA for sharing how you were able to […]

“You know that moment when you are so scared, you laugh?”  said someone to me recently.    Honestly, I wasn’t sure I did. But then after thinking about it, I think what she was saying was that sometimes emotions get so high, you’re not sure if you should scream, laugh, or cry.     She […]

Having coffee in my favorite chair in the kitchen after doing what I have long anticipated, wondering how it would feel. Just sent my high school senior out the door with a filled tummy. As I fixed his hearty breakfast burrito filled with lettuce,spinach,ginger, sesame seeds, carrot slivers, turkey bacon, and egg, it was all […]