Joy Even in the Little Things

 

Hello Friends.

I have to be honest with you.

I am struggling today. 

Not just today though.

With all of this fall season.

Because two of my favorite men, 

have left me behind for Heaven.

It wasn't recently. 

No, it was in November of 2005 for my dad.

And September of 2022 for my husband.

Their absence during the holidays makes me sad.

I know that maybe some of you are experiencing the same kinds of sadness.

And yet, I ran across the image above about finding good in everyday. Even in little things.

This past Saturday I received school pictures of my 3 grand sons that live in another state. 

What joy that brought to me that day.

I love getting texts everyday from my daughter.

My oldest son lives in another state and isn't as good about keeping in touch, but lately he has been leaving me messengers in Facebook. 

My middle son (who has the 3 boys) calls me to catch me up on their lives.

And my youngest son came home and brought me my favorite cupcakes which have been hard to find since grocery prices have sky rocketed in the past few years. 

These are not little things to me really.

They help bring me joy and are gifts of God to me.

They remind me of how good He is to me, even in the midst of the sadness I feel at this time of year. 

I am not alone. 

My kids are there for me.

And so is God who comforts me.

If you are having some sad days this season, or actually at any season,

let the God of comfort surround you. 

Because He loves you. 

Thanks for letting me share this with you today, my Friends. 

Because needless to say, your time you spend here with me, also gives me joy. 

God bless!