Joy

This past Sunday in church was the third Sunday of Advent...all about Joy.  Pastor's sermon was about joy, and the things that bring us joy.  I couldn't help but think about the fact that although Robert is clear across the world, the two kiddos that are still at home were sitting right there in the pew with us.  That hadn't happened since sometime this summer.  The second thing that I thought about was the weekend we'd had, especially our Friday evening.  Honestly, those memories will bring me joy forever.

Another thing that brought me great joy was this morning.  Andrew and I both had our vehicles full of Christmas packages from our church for three families in the school district.  And when I say full, I definitely mean full!  Each of us could only transport one child because the trunks AND back seats were full.  What an incredible blessing!  It brings me great joy to know we have a small part in making a difference for these families.  Andrew "borrowed" a colleague's Honors students during his own plan period and I happened to be off at that time as well.  It brought me great joy to see all of these students, about 25 of them, all with arms full of gifts being carried into the school.

It is definitely the season of joy, and I'm so grateful for it!