Joy for Joi, week 11

Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

— Henri Nouwen

This week has been full of blessings once again....  including:

+ waking up in the morning with 2 extra little boys in the bed.  Four people in a Queen bed = cozy (or something)

+ having conversations with people from all over the world at various gatherings

+ watching our kids watch dramas performed by young adults in the church service (such awe on their faces!)

+ first crocuses of Spring!

+ nephews and nieces who correspond with us, and brothers/brothers-in-law who are good sports and willing to sing as a favor to me

+ "Amon's Adventure" (which we're reading in the evenings) running parallel with the Gospel of Mark (which we're reading in the mornings).  The kids love this.



+ in-home haircuts... including Milo's first professional cut!

    .....And Rayna's cute new style:

 + Exploring a new, huge, beautiful park

..... and....



 + Pete resembling a "ninja" when he gets ready to go to work -- at least in the eyes of his son