December 25, 2025

yesterday i had joy in sleeping in. I had joy in talking with eileen and seeing pictures of Lily and her rag doll. I had joy in eating my french toast. I had joy in showering and washing my hair. I had joy in blessing Eileen C.

December 21, 2025

yesterday I had joy in making the french toast casserole. I had joy in watching zoe enjoy eating it. I had joy in getting caught up with grading. I had joy in getting all my reports in. I had joy in taking things off my to do list.

December 18, 2025

yesterday i had joy in celebrating 14 years of marriage to zoe and next week will be our 24th anniversary. I had joy in helping others. i had joy in eating and enjoying my protein bars. I had joy in watching bird and winter. I had joy in knowing lily’s gift is arriving tomorrow. I had joy in getting up early.

December 13, 2025

yesterday i had joy in getting another pile of papers graded. I had joy in writing what was in my heart. I had joy in just being alive. I had joy in forgiving myself for not being the perfect mother. I had joy in making it through my nightmare.