What adjectives describe how William and his family are feeling in this scene? How do you know?

All Malawians eagerly checked their crops to see if they were ready to be eaten, and when it finally was, William was one of the first to consume it. He took the dowe and cooked it in the kitchen, eating it quickly and relishing in the belief that they would live.The readiness of the crop lifted the spirits of the people, and relations began to return to normal.

Adjectives: relief, satisfaction, excitement.