Joy unspeakable

These things make me smile:


sunrise over the ocean



daffodils budding and blooming as the weather changes from cold to warm


mating cardinals(they mate for life I've been told)



the first glimpse of a grandchild


any future sighting of a grandchild




a funny joke

3 year olds thinking they know everything





25 year olds still thinking they know everything

sunsets over the Organ mountain range



a glass of white Zinfandel wine , just sitting there

prime rib and baked potatoes with sour cream and butter, alot of sour cream

kittens

an orange car

knowing I lived through almost every one of my worst fears

a package beautifully wrapped

the perfect card arriving in the mail




cakes made from scratch that taste that way




stained glass windows









the first morning cup of coffee


sitting on my front porch with a friend who understands me


a pink flowering dogwood tree





conquering betrayal with love

forgiving people who do not deserve it

being forgiven when I do not deserve it

television that is fun...LOST.Amazing Race.24

a book I can't stop reading

aprons

discovering friends forgotten



keeping friends for decades









shooting stars



a photograph well taken




rainbows

seagulls


hearing newborn babies cry

holding hands





being afraid and having friends pray for me

cinnabons

nephews who call me their American mother






antiques

sea glass, especially green

an unexpected gift

disagreeing with someone and liking the debate, not cowering in fear and shame

thinking about Jesus loving me just as I am



wanting to love Him more each day

running barefoot in the waves



running through a huge field of corn stalks



so many things to smile about....God gives me such JOY unspeakable