January 1, 2019

A new year has brought a new idea. This blog is dedicated to the little moments of joy I feel. Life is hard and can be quite burdensome. The heft alone can feel almost crushing. I learned a long time ago that finding the positive in the simple and mundane routines can lift my soul and calm my troubles. My life isn't perfect. My life isn't easy. But, I am extremely blessed. These are the daily joys I find.


This year did not start out as I anticipated. Because of that, I found myself having a lot of time to do some solitary thinking. Through a series of unexpected events, I realized how grateful I am for family that serves without thought, opportunities to serve, and peaceful moments to contemplate the blessings among the turmoil. It seems that when I am feeling the weight of my world, God sends a message of peace to calm my anxious soul. Grateful for this sunset tonight.

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