Going to focus on the details, the tiny blessings that I often overlook. The simple pleasures that my Father places in my path, with the sole intent of bringing a smile to my face. He loves to see me smile.
I'm giddy with excitement as I think about the possibilities. My husband reaching over to hold my hand while we drive home from church. My 3 beautiful girls singing Christmas carols in the backseat - getting every other word wrong. The email I received this morning from a friend. The midday phone call from my sister, and the laughter that accompanied. I can't even recall what we were laughing at. But I remember the laughter. All divine, joyful moments created by God. I'm looking. I'm sure it's there. Joy. In the ordinary moments. Joy. In the overlooked conversations. Joy. In the unnoticed sparkle in my daughter's eyes. I'm looking.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Christie! Thanks for letting me know about it.
ReplyDeleteHere's some more joy...your daughter getting her 'boogy' on in Christmas practice last night. She was tearing it up! lol. Love this!
ReplyDeleteCHRISTIE,READ YOUR BLOG TODAY AFTER WORK STARTED CRYING TEARS OF JOY!!YOU ARE A SPECIAL LADY AND HAVE MADE YOUR DAD A PROUD FATHER.LOVE YOU,DAD!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I booted up my computer this early morning I quickly jumped on FB and your status about your blog "Finding Joy" was the first thing I saw. I read it and it is fresh, sweet and inspiring! Lovely idea for this time of year especially. PS. I love the note from your dad. (O:
ReplyDeleteThank you Christie for allowing me to be on the path of JOY with you. This is refreshing from the hustle and bustle of life and JOY is something we don't take the time to enjoy, you are a wonderful, awesome and a JOY to be around.
ReplyDeleteThis blog (you) have seriously inspired me. I struggle so much as a mom (and wife) to find the joy in the little things and I get so caught up in the rush to here & there and getting this & that done. How many moments of joy have I missed? I truly don't want to know the answer to that. But, God help me, I don't want to miss any more.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful christie. i love what you said about the unnoticed sparkle in her eye. brilliant. =)
ReplyDeletethanks for taking up the challenge!