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07-12-2024, 10:02 AM
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How did you find JOY today?
There are so many things to be grateful for in life. Each day is a reminder that no matter how dark the night, the sun will always rise again in the morning. It’s essential to appreciate the simple joys of life because they are what makes life worth living.
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07-12-2024, 10:06 AM
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Today my joy was dropping a card at the Police Department for the Officer that answered my 911 call the night my Mom died. I am so ever grateful for the care and concern he showed that night. Makes me really realize the Officers are more than just keeping the peace.
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07-12-2024, 01:07 PM
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Letting this special needs youngman in a wheelchair know that he mattered......I got a fist bump and a smile. Random kindness is a very rewarding thing.....
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07-12-2024, 02:54 PM
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Sorry to hear about your mother....big hugs.....
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07-12-2024, 03:02 PM
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I was able to place a homeless female Veteran into permanent supportive housing. That was a long time coming for her.
I was able to find laughter with co-workers after a long hot hard week. I visited my father in his nursing home and he said some things that showed me that he still remembers some important things about our family. He's such a mystery right now but sometimes is so grounded. |
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07-20-2024, 09:16 AM
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My joy yesterday, her and I had a really great day! We both have been there for each other some serious stuff, so yesterday was a great stress reliever.
A visit to a Mexican grocery store. The other day she surprised me when she told me she made homemade tortillas. I'm like, you did??!! So we are planning a dinner now! Then we went shopping to fill bags for the food pantry collection on Sunday. Stopped for lunch. Hmmm, Mexican food. Is there a theme here? Lol We shared a wet burrito. With afternoon Sangria. We thought we were going to go home and take a nap, but we keep on rolling. Off to bowl. What a blast!! 5 games with cocktails. Wait, still not over..we stopped for sushi. The entire day was pure JOY, for me and her!
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07-22-2024, 10:38 AM
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not today...but in another life...
sharing a laugh, call out my name
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07-24-2024, 12:08 PM
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Nectarines for a snack
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07-25-2024, 03:12 PM
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My joy today...celebrating my Mom with a lengua taco.
I picked up my Mom from the funeral home. I hope thats the last time I have to go there. It's extremely difficult. ....And there was a viewing going on. (boo hoo) Anyway, our fav taco place was across the street. I remember I brought her home a lengua (beef tongue) taco. She was so happy. Our conversion went to how she would make herself tongue when I was little and still living at home. I thought is was sooo gross! I said, maybe I should try it again, now that my tastes have grown up. Ok, I was willing, lol. It actually wasn't bad. I don't think I would go out of my way to order one. Well, until today. For you Mom, I raise a taco in your honor! That's my joy today. I miss her so💝
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07-26-2024, 02:15 PM
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Two things brought me big joy today.
One, I got a package of crafty goodies from friends that was delightful and so fun. Two, I had an especially wonderful phone interview and have a good feeling about this one. I hope so. *fingers crossed* |
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07-28-2024, 09:30 AM
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My mom and I are enjoying watching the Olympics in the evening. Last night we practiced looking like the swimmers by slapping our arms and chest before doing anything
 But seriously. The athletes just are astounding. You think about all of the work and commitment behind those moments and ... can't imagine.
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My JOY, from yesterday...
Receiving such heart felt cards from my crafter femme ( and mister Clay) sisters. Reading each one I felt a hug, for sure. I can really feel the love. Slowly my tears are turning to little smiles. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
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08-14-2024, 10:15 AM
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My joy ..
Watching this more than once! I am just like this when I get the garden hose out...giggling
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My joy today
and every day is spending quality time with my wife and our two rescue pups. My wish for everyone is to have someone not just to live with, but whom you can't live without.
I just reread this post, it's damn sappy! Who cares? lol
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Yesterday...JOY was found getting to have lunch with my Lunch buddy. Oh to see her taller and a wee bit more mature. I brought her a few things from Disney Paris. I just love the joy on her face. We talked about the summer. Next week I'm bringing a dragon fruit. We haven't seen the inside. Lol
And today, this morning. .. I found my Mom's Black Hills Gold and Jade Ring. I'm wearing it now. She wore it for years. She was born in North Dakota. My Granny, my Mom and I have always worn Black Hills Gold. 3 generations on my hand. What a joyful treasure.
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Well, now I've found JOY, and perhaps some joyful tears. I've been in my Mom's room getting it ready for my friend who will be here Monday. I'm planning to move one of her dressers into my room. I haven't had a dresser in years. I've been carting around plastic drawers I hide in the closet.
Anyways, in side this dresser is lots ( I counted at least 15 ) handknitted sweaters. My Mom was a master knitter. ( I won't mention all the totes full of yarn that are here). Well, I tried over half of them on. Feeling all the love in each stitch. Ok, and I hugged the sleeping mask she was wearing when I found her. And that's when the joyful tears came. I suppose I'll have these moments. It's been 7 weeks, I miss you 💝💝💝
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Very JOYFUL, my best butch from Texas (An ex actually ) came to vist and we met up with Boss Butch yesterday. We went bowling and laughed our asses off. We showed them the older gals can still have a great time!.
Then took a unexplainable trip to the Hard Rock casino. On my gosh, a good time was had. We all stayed up late and some of us lost money and one of us won money. Lol Best time in a long time. Quite the Joyful night. Today, we are all back together. My Honey do list is getting done. I love my friends!!
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08-22-2024, 11:00 PM
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I've lately begun a "joy journal", with things that might be really small but gave me a little "ooo!" in a tough time. My mind just has to take a break from situations. So I think this thread might become a favorite haunt!
At work I take a slip of paper or a card and whenever something joyful happens, no matter how small or maybe meaningless to anyone else, I write it down. I'm shocked when I read my card over and find I can clearly remember bullshit and aggravation but forget the joys I wrote down just hours before! Today, for instance, I filled up the hand sanitizer bottles on the registers. They are a kind of cobalt blue. Since it was 7:30 AM, the sun was just coming up through the windows and turned the sanitizer to little glistening drops of blue. It struck me as beautiful, so onto the card it went!
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Watching the Democratic Convention gave me joy - and hope - from beginning to end.
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