Joy List

I'm stealing this idea from my friend, Heather .  I think it's good to think about the things that bring you Joy in life.  I think it's important to know what they are, and to run to them when you need to.  So, here is my joy list.

1. My savior.

2. My church and the freedom it brought to my life.

3. Tim, who loves me no matter how difficult I am.

4. My parents, who support me and love me.

5. My brother, who amazes me with his strength!

6. My Inner Ciricle

7. Millie and Hurley.  It's amazing how pets can make you happy when nothing else can. 

8.  Our new home!! 

9. Sheldon and the Big Bang crew. 

10. Friends

11. The one that shared her love of Friends with me.  The one that I can quote any season, any episode, any time and she can name it and relate to it.

12. My momma's porch.

13. Hearing "Mrs. Weeks!" as I walk into my school building. 

14. Opening a door to a home visit, telling a child I'll be there teacher next year, and them screaming, "YES!" 

15. Kentucky Basketball and my nana who shared her love of the sport. 

16. National Championships! 

17. My nana.  She is so wise, and so funny.  I believe I love her more than anyone on this Earth.  I miss her so much and wish I could see her more!  She can grow flowers like no one else!

18. Memories.  Like the time we put Johnny above Roomies bed.  Or the time Tim proposed.  Or the time my best friend called to tell me she was engaged.  Or the time we decorated our suite for Christmas.  Or the time roomie set the microwave on fire making fudge.  Or the time the little one threaten to pack her bags.  Or the time my best friend told me she was pregnant and I thought she was talking about her brother and I literally almost passed out when I realized what she had just said.  Or the time Tim wore that new blue shirt and when he got in bed we realized he was dyed blue.  Seriously.  I laughed all night over that!  The time we beat Ohio State, or North Carolina, or anyone! the time my mom came up to watch the National Championship game and then we went to Rupp Arena to great the Wildcats on their return home.  The time WJHS made finals when no one said they could.  I was so proud, like their own mother.  I cried tears of joy, hugged all my kids, and was blessed to put medals around some of the necks!  So. many. memories!    

19. My momma, who is now my best friend.  She gives of her self so freely.  It's really inspiring.

20. My parents new church, which as brought them freedom to worship. 

21.  Getting flowers.

22.  Fall and the beautiful colors that it brings.

23.  My WJHS kids and the fact that they call me momma twix. 

24. M&M Blizzards

25. Italian food!

26. Lists :-)

27. Baking, and an oven that actually works!

28. My new tub, that has jets, that I would live in if Tim would allow it!

29. School supplies.

30. Even numbers. 

And that's my joy list for today.  I have much to be thankful for.