Joy Journal

I read today about keeping a Joy Journal. I think that is a really cool idea so I have been thinking about what has given me joy lately. Some of those things I have thought about are:

1. Sitting by the fireplace drinking my early morning coffee on a cold day.
2. Seeing the white lights glowing on the bushes outside my window.
3. Reading Christmas cards and notes from friends far and near.
4. Singing carols and hearing the Christmas story at our Christmas Eve service.
5. Hugging my grandsons when they came over this afternoon.
6. Getting a Walmart gift card from my son.
7. Getting a snugly fleece blanket and a waffle iron from my daughter and son in law.
8. Playing with a new electronic game called "20 questions" with my family. It's a hoot!
9. Listening to a new radio station that plays only old favorite songs from the past.
10. Seeing the sun shine in my windows lighting up the kitchen and family room.

"Once you begin looking, you may be surprised to discover just how much joy your world has to offer."
Thomas Kinkade