Joy

"Joy is the feeling of grinning inside" Melba Congrove
If that is true...then what is Grinning Inside and OUT?
Rejoicing.
What makes me Grin on the Inside and Out?  
FAMILY
Recently our children and grandchildren gathered to celebrate the baptism of Italia. She looked beautiful and felt excited for her special day.

It was a week of fun and games with our family.  Rebecca and Ben were our host. All the children slept in the cleaned out garage which not only contained beds for them but a TV and fan.  Between swimming in their pool and playing in the garage we hardly saw the children.  Watching them enjoy each other was a great joy.  Craig and I are grateful that our family would make such tremendous efforts to come together.  Shannon drove with her 2 boys. Joel and Lori made the very long trek all in one day. Jeff and Kelli flew over.   Ben took off work!  Rebecca was a gracious hostess as we swooped down upon their home.
Here are the faces of our grandchildren.  They squeeze my heart!

 Steele age 14

Slater age 11

Carter age 11

 Micah and Corbin age 6

Cooper age 4

Makayla and Italia age 8

 

Ledger age 1

Ledger's birthday was celebrated while we were there.  He loved opening presents and eating a chocolate cupcake.  This little guy is very easy going and adorable.  

FRIENDS
Jan and I are so grateful to have our dear friends, John and Lura, home recuperating from their terrible accident (This isn't the greatest photo...sorry, Lura.  What kind of blogger am I?)

 


JESUS CHRIST

He is the reason we can Rejoice.

It is because of Jesus Christ. Only because of Him.  Through Him there is Hope, Joy, Kindness, Forgiveness, and Love.  Because of Him we have commandments which when obeyed cause Peace, Happiness and Confidence.  Because of Him a way is provided to Return to the presence of Heavenly Father. Because of Him we can Love and Be Loved.