Dana uses two thumbs up to say she feels hunky-dory. Her mother first learned that expression when she stayed with us a few years ago. She asked my husband, “How are you?”  When he replied, “Hunky-dory,” Dana’s mother had no idea what he meant. Once she learned, this became a favorite funny expression.

Now Dana also knows hunky-dory means:

• Okay
• Just fine
• No big problems

Although she may not feel on top of the world, she has no major complaints.

Even in the middle of hard times, life can still be good. Like children, why not treasure every special moment:

• A butterfly on a flower
• A favorite snack
• A hug from someone we love

Those little moments make such great memories. If we will treasure them later, why not treasure them now? Look around at today’s blessings. Enjoy them. Make this a hunky-dory day.

“It is good to say thank you to the Lord, to sing praises to the God who is above all gods. Every morning tell him, “Thank you for your kindness,” and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness” (Psalm 92:1-2 TLB).

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Thanks to Helen Liu for the photo.