Time with Jenn....

Jim and Jenn spent most of the day together and I am grateful that they enjoy each other's company and grateful for the wonderful father Jim is to our daughters.

They brought home a Cuisinart Ice Cream maker. And right this minute we have "simple vanilla" ice cream churning in the kitchen. Time with Jenn - lively conversation, sharing books, candle light dinners and home made ice cream.

This is Joy!

Here's to the Journey!

Joy is the Ride!

Today I received a gift in the mail from a dear Florida friend. A beautiful key ring engraved with the words: The Joy of the Journey is in the ride. A friend who has taught me much, although she may not know it, and who has astounded me with her kindness. Thank you Tanya!

As I reviewed my blogs for the past week, a paper hat from my grandson, my time visiting with Jenn, my awareness of cultivating friendships, and the awesome morning glory that calls me by name, I realized how very blessed I am on this Journey of Joy. And I am so very grateful for the ride which had taken me to so many places, to so many people, and to this beautiful moment in time. Now each time I grab my keys I will be reminded (and I must be reminded) that Joy is in the ride!

Here's to the Journey!

Morning Glories!

After months of neglect, I began my early morning walks a few weeks ago. I wake at 4:30 am and walk until it is time to wake Jim for his day. I love the silence of the early morning. No traffic, no people, only beautiful sky and almost complete silence. I have started to carry pen and paper in my pocket so that any inspiration will not be forgotten, but mostly I just walk and gaze at the stars. Today I stopped to breathe in the beauty of this beautiful sky above me. This beautiful sky that calls to me each morning to come stand in the quiet Morning Glory!

Here's to the Journey!

Cultivating Friendships!

Definition of Cultivate: (from my 1958 American Collection Encyclopedic Dictionary) To seek to promote or foster friendship.

Today I was talking to Jenn and used the word "cultivate". I told her I really need to look up the definition because I want to understand the word. I ran upstairs to my office and sure enough, cultivation is about friendships. Cultivating a friendship is an art. Jim and I have made many friends during our time together. Joy is the cultivating of those beautiful friendships that make life so interesting!

Here's to the Journey!

Time with our daughter........

Priceless!!!!

Here's to the Journey!

I love being a Mom!

A day with Jenn! Life is Good!

Here's to the Journey!

From New York to Memphis!

Jim and I are going to the airport tonight to pick up Jenn. She is flying in from New York to spend several days with us and I can hardly wait to hug and kiss her!!!!!! I absolutely adore spending time with our daughters, and I am looking forward to long and lively conversations with her.

Joy is time with my daughters!

Here's to the Journey!