Monday, May 17, 2010

My camera is broken right now so I didn't want to leave you hanging with nothing to look at while you read a post....
This morning on my way to work I saw a man whistling while he walked down the street with a very light step and a really big smile. Normally this wouldn't have caught my eye but this man was severely physically disabled yet the way he carried himself exuded pure joy just to be making his way down the road. It really made me think- I need more joy in my life. Sometimes I wait for people or things to bring me joy. I know that never works but it's just good to be reminded about the things that bring you joy everyday.
Like:
  • Hearing the garage door go up when Jeff gets home
  • Isaac & Jonah's after-school stories
  • Eli & Josh eating chicken nuggets like they are mana from heaven
  • running
  • cold milk
  • clean sheets (ok, not everyday joy but weekly joy:)
  • story time...
  • followed by naptime
  • fresh cut lines in the grass
  • warm showers
  • gel pens
  • good deals
  • freshly bathed boys
I could go on, but needless to say, I will be seeking the joy more in my everyday life.
Here's to a great day!

8 comments:

  1. That picture is bringin' me JOY!!! Pure JOY!! That is awesome! Weren't you at the top of your FJH popularity in that pic? :)I couldn't agree with you more about looking for the every day joy...great post!

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  2. BROOKE! You're online! I love this!!! You are awesome. Gratitude is the only way to make it. And I'm glad to see that with 4, well, 5 boys, you do this. Love it. :)
    -jenn

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  3. Love you and that photo, babe! Thanks for bringing my life joy...

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  4. I can't believe that I've never seen your blog before. I'm terrible but you are hilarious. And p.s, I can't wait to see your fabulous new look in person.

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  5. Hello...I am counting more than 1 follower here! This is GREAT! I love reading about your life in terms only you would use. It is so personal and fun!! Thanks for last night AND for this pic. YOU + Feather momma = JOY!! Love ya.

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  6. Love it!! I am putting you on my reader (which is an un- official follower... ) so count me as one of your 'followers'

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  7. oh btw- my blog address is: www.dailymints.blogspot.com (I am a little behind.. but I update now and again)

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  8. This is a trip down memory lane! Excellent!

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