Joyous Tomorrows

"There is sunshine in my soul, when the peaceful happy moments flow..." While listening to a variation of this song, by a young woman who was singing of her little daughter and the joy she brought to her, I was transported back in time.  My mind took me on a journey of my six sunbeams in my life, and the tears flowed.  I decided to write a brief love note to each so they will know how much I love them then and now. Just after Ned's funeral in 2008 There was the life changing first child a sweet little bundle of joy, a girl. She was so full of "I've got an idea", bright smiles and loving life to the fullest. She has never failed to amaze me with her abilities to overcome and her capacity to love and give. We are waiting patiently (lol) for her first novel. She is now a mother of 8. Our first trip at 6 months old. 18 months old Number two child and daughter began her life as a little ray of sunshine and continues to strive to...

Chitra at My Pilgrimage.blogspot.com was kind enough to award me a Sweet Award.  She is really the one who deserves it.  I love her blog.  She takes trips and shares the sights of her country and insights into her religion.  She is a lovely lady, and I thank her. There are 3 rules, one is acknowledging the blogger who passed it on which I have done.  The second is to share ten things that makes me happy, and the third is to pass it on to 10 bloggers. Here are my 10 things that make me happy. 1. My faith in Christ 2. My family (focus is on my six children and 14 (& one on the way) grandchildren 3. Listening to the sounds of nature sitting on my back porch on the farm 4. The delightful sound of children's laughter 5. Finding my ancestors and helping others do the same 6. Gardening, flowers or veggies. 7. Sharing with others 8. Giving Hugs 9. Finishing a sewing project that turns out well.  LOL 10.Making a meal that others enjoy. I have re...