A Birth Day!

April 7th is always a special day for me. Our first daughter, Jenn, was born on this day and we are blessed to have her in our lives. She is a beautiful, strong and courageous woman whom I adore. She has caused us to love more than we knew we could. She has caused us to live more than we thought possible. She fills our hearts and our lives with Joy and we treasure every moment we get to be with her.

Jenn, I love you more than words can say. Happy Birthday my beautiful daughter! I'm glad you have chosen to ride with me!

Here's to the Ride!

My Cheer Section!

I love that Jim is always cheering for me. Tonight I received a much needed pep talk to keep up my writing. Pointing out my good qualities, my strong points, my determination, and my goals. Reassuring me that I had made the right decision a year ago when I chose to stay home to write and get this off the ground. Stating firmly that he still believed, like he did from the beginning, that I can do this thing. Declaring again that this is all leading to something wonderful for both of us.

Joy is Jim cheering for me - without fail, without doubt - and with tons of love!

Here's to the Ride!

He Chose Us

Rollin turned 6 today. We just returned from his birthday party and I am remembering his birth day. He was born in Florida and his older brother, Tucker, spent the day with us while he was making his entrance. Tonight as Liz recounted his and her birthing experience, other moms recounted their stories as well. And as they all talked about their young children, I thought of my own daughters' births and how every wonderful detail is cherished, recounted, and held lovingly for a lifetime. My daughters are grown now, but the Joy of their births last forever.

Tonight, as I look as Rollin and marvel how quickly the years are flying, I know his mom will cherish his birth forever. And we will cherish this wonderful child who chose to join our family.

Here's to the Ride!

A Thousand Ways to Joy

Each evening as I sit to write my Journey of Joy I am reminded to feel gratitude for my day. And I do feel appreciation for all the things that have filled my day, however, my gratitude does not end with nor are they based on the things that happen or things that I do. My gratitude for this Journey of Joy that I live each day goes beyond the activities. Gratitude for breath, for beauty, for life, for courage, for compassion, for abundance, for health, for prosperity..........

I am grateful for the opportunity to express my Joy each day. I am grateful that the more I look for Joy, the more Joy I find. I am grateful that writing my Joy each day has multiplied my Joy in a thousand ways. I am enJoying this beautiful ride!

Here's to the Ride!

Sunday Joy

Can I just say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Sundays!! That's all! I Love Sundays! I love the sleeping in day. I love the great coffee in bed day. I love the no plans day. I love the moving slowly day. I love Sundays!

Here's to the Ride!

Sharing the Ride with Sarah

Jim and I have driven 8 hours today to deliver his Mom back to Arkansas and to bring us back home alone. Our home always feels so different when someone leaves after a wonderful visit. As we adjust to being alone again, we know we have lovingly added history to our home and to our lives with the time spent with Sarah Elizabeth!

Here's to the Ride!

Starting the Month off with Laughter

It is April 1st and the days are getting longer and just a little warmer. This is Granny Great's last day before we take her back to Arkansas and we have had a wonderful day. We went to the Three Dog Bakery and picked up snacks for John Wayne and her dog, Abby. We stopped at Starbucks for another Mocha Latte and then we spent the afternoon with Liz and the Boys. Telling jokes, playing pranks and April Fools, and enjoying the time together.

Life is good with family. April 1st is always good with family, jokes and laughter.

Here's to the Ride!