Joyful?

The Bible says to count it all joy when we face various trial! I know that and yet it is hard. We have had a hard week and a half around here and it's sometimes hard to be joyful.

Brakes out in the Van

Radiator out in the Van

Washer transmission gone

Random electrical outlet needing replaced

Refrigerator/Freezer not cooling or freezing

Ron gone to Wilmore

Ron struggling this week in Wilmore

Kids up at night with belly pain (perhaps due to not cold enough milk ?)

It seems the "trials" are adding up. I'm doing my best to remain joyful, but it's hard!

Jesus help me to remain JOYFUL in all things and find you in them too!

We walked out the door this morning after a less than restful night for this momma, but the repair man had already been called and will come before lunch and the belly issues seem to be OK. And despite little sleep from this momma and her youngest - there was excitement!

The Moon was Big Full and Beautiful this morning as we traveled to take the boys to school. Eli kept an eye on it and declared it was "following us". Even "stopping when we stop" at lights! He waved to it, talked to it and reported on it's progress! It was amazing! Beautiful!

Thank you Jesus for Reminders of your Love for us! Thank you for your Beautiful Creation. Thank you for trials when we can lean on you and draw closer to you and be JOYFUL!