Simply Joys!

It seems like we are always finding joy in places we don't expect. As our family took a trip to Pine Cove Camp for a retreat, I experienced the joy in the beauty of our surroundings. I looked out of our cabin one morning and the mist was rising from the lake. I found great pleasure in the beauty that was before me. I can't explain the sweetness of that moment. Often, the beauty of the Earth gives me great pleasure. Unfortunately, we live in a huge metro area where we don't experience it much. Growing up, I lived so close to mountains and trees. I really took those moments for granted. The joy that I experienced in those wonderful places can also be found in our day to day lives.

My husband lowered our goal for our middle child. She loves to shoot. I think that she would stand and shoot baskets all day and night. When he lowered the goal, I could see her eyes get bigger and bigger. Wow, the joy that she has experienced by lowering that goal. It is similar to what I experienced at camp.

The sweetness and joy of life may only come in small moments. I sure love it when it comes, don't you?