A wise man changes his mind, a fool never. -Spanish Proverb
I haven’t blogged since 4/7 and I feel like I am going thru withdrawals. Due to recent situations that have taken place in my life I had made the decision to close down This Everyday Life, and to continue with a more private outlet. Well guess what. I have changed my mind. While looking thru old photos tonight I came across a number of scrapbook projects that I had forgotten about. MY JOY being one of them. Created for a circle journal for someone in 2007, it made me smile, and reminded me what is important to me, and I wanted to share, as it made me realize that I should not run away and bury my head to hide from a select few people.
The words read:
Joy is my husband, my three children, my best friend Sharon, and as strange as it may sound, even my ex-husband, Reg. I am surrounded by people who have shaped my life, made my life beautiful, and push me to be the best that I can be. Joy is being awoken each morning to my husband kissing me good morning and telling me how much he loves me. Joy is hearing my daughters laugh and watching her grow into such a beautiful young woman. Joy is listening to Matthew whistling. Joy is finding a new drawing that Reggie has created and reading the story that goes along with it. Joy is talking for hours with Sharon on the phone. Joy is reminding my ex-husband Reg that the alimony is due.
Joy is cuddling on the couch with my husband, watching a good movie, eating desert first, and dancing with the lights off to our special song. Joy is sleeping in. Joy is being a mother. Joy is knowing I made a difference in a patients life. Joy is the smell of watermelon and ivory soap, bringing back wonderful memories of childhood. Joy is finding money in a pants pocket. Joy is being a wife. Joy is pink and orange. Joy is hearing my husbands truck pull into the driveway. Joy is laughs between bestfriends. Joy is future plans and dreams…
As I reread my words I realized that my joys cannot be bought and revolve around my perfectly, imperfect everyday life, and include six people that are my world, and life. Have you stopped to think about your personal life joys lately?
-Jenny