New stamp!

I've seen this saying many times on

cards on Pinterest.  When the

stamp showed up at Hobby Lobby,

I had to have it.  It's a very

true saying.  If we waited

for the storm to pass, we might

never learn to dance in the

rain. In my life

at least, there have been storms

that have lasted for a very long

time.   But  you also have

to have some joy in life.

As a matter of fact, the Bible

tells us that we are to have joy in Him no

matter what the circumstances

around us.  Not an easy task,

of course, but something worth

working toward.  I remember when

John died I didn't think I'd ever have

joy again and when I did feel happy

I felt guilty because I was having

 a moment of joy and should be grieving.

But as time passed I came to realize

that my joy was in the Lord and that

grieving was only for a season.

And of course, the best joy of

all, that I will not only see my Savior

when I die but John and I will also

be reunited.  Now there's something

to be joyous about!

I am going to Detroit for the night to spend

some time with my brother and family.

I'm really looking forward to it!  Not so

much the drive, though!  My wonderful

daughter in law is going to babysit

the dogs.  Thanks, Pam!