Joy

Living gratefully today, I appreciate being a mom and a grandma. In these roles, I learn new ways to live and to experience joy.

Have you ever noticed how clouds make a sunrise or sunset more stunning? It’s the same way that grief and sadness allow joy to come at a deeper level.

There has been tragic local and national news the last couple of days. Car crashes. Mass shootings. There are services and visitations to attend because people die of cancer and of complications of old age.

But today it’s about joy. The joy of grandsons.

We got to spend time with both Leo and Aaron yesterday afternoon, and Aaron spent the night.

We found joy in:

-Running through sprinklers.
-Biking like a big boy.
-Swinging with a "whee!"
-Watching a dragonfly, getting closer and closer.
-Enjoying pizza together.
-Cousin helping cousin.
-Picking dandelions.
-Outstretched arms wanting to be picked up.
-Smiles on faces.
-Love in hearts.

What have been some recent experiences of joy in your life?