1/2/18 - Reflections of my OLW for 2017 - JOY

The more I focused on my OLW in 2017, the more JOY I received and hopefully gave.

We had many travels this year including:

Trips to:

Angels Camp, CA
Petoskey, MI
Williamsburg, VA
Mission trip to Guatemala
Comfort, TX
Cruising to the Southern Caribbean
Many trips to IL to visit family

In all these trips I found JOY abounding, especially seeing places that I had never been to and
meeting new people who love to share their areas.

JOY was brought to mind every morning that I sat on my renovated porch and watched God's handiwork displayed in each sunrise and sunset.

JOY was ever present when I spent 8 days in Guatemala helping to build latrine enclosures and stoves.  The smiles and hugs that ensued made me so grateful that I could once again participate in this mission trip.

JOY always comes whenever we spend time with our kids and granddaughters.  Sharing in their happiness and difficulties makes me burst with JOY.

But, none of this JOY could take place without my faith in God, for He is the one who makes life a JOY to live (if only we take time and open our eyes to all that surrounds us).

May you each find much JOY in 2018!





Comments

  1. NancJanuary 2, 2018 at 11:43 AM

    Amen, I agree with you 100%. I'm so glad you are still doing the 'helping others thing'. Thank you for wishing me joy. xo

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    The nice thing about JOY is that it is always there if we look for it. Glad you had so much joy in 2017. Hope it continues throughout the new year.

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  3. Deb DayJanuary 2, 2018 at 2:55 PM

    I think JOY is one of my favorite past words. It seems it served you well too!

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  4. LoraleeJanuary 2, 2018 at 4:48 PM

    I enJOYed reading your slice. Thank you for sharing how you see God's handiwork in all things. Our God is an awesome God!

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  5. Terje January 3, 2018 at 4:27 AM

    Your word was perfect for you. The good thing with OLWs is that they keep close to us even when the years change. Happy New Year!

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