Was Abraham Lincoln EVER happy?

[AussieMick]

Was Lincoln EVER happy? I think he was happiest when 'spoiling' his own children.

He also (anecdotally) was happy when holding a cat. ( I always have suspicions about any man that doesnt like cats.)

He was obviously a great communicator. Thats a skill which every aspiring politician needs. The ability to work a room, talking to everyone (and I mean everyone) in a way that makes them feel that the communicator wants to hear their opinion and cares ... and is able to move away without being rude (in short he could 'network'). He could communicate with children, politicians, jerks, journalists, friends, enemies, nations.

He seems to have never been in a rush to get anywhere or make a decision ... he took his time and once a decision was made ... well, that was it. He wasnt going to change his mind (maybe that's a challenge to you ... when did Lincoln change his mind? ... ok, maybe his love life)