Day 15-16

I did not have to search far these past couple of days to find Joy in my life. Not only was I reminded that there are people in my life who are a joy to love, but that there are many of them. I am so very thankful to have been blessed with a loving mother who sacrificed many things to provide for my sister an me, great friends who have loved me through many "testy" moments, a husband who is my best friend and who puts up with me at my craziest moments, and a plethora of good role models who have taught me many wisdoms about what it is to experience and accept God's unconditional love. All of these people have loved me and helped shape the woman I am striving to become - one who is full of love, grace (in life, not movement - I've kind of given up on that one), patience, empathy and compassion. It's so much easier to understand and accept God's unconditional love for me when I remember how much I have actually experienced it from others. What could be more amazing and comforting than that?