tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post1579400269966078686..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Occasions Of JoyFrancis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-68358876022285886202020-09-10T07:15:45.073-04:002020-09-10T07:15:45.073-04:00My son, who lives at home, has a black lab mix. T...My son, who lives at home, has a black lab mix. The pooch is a bit of a psycho, but he's fun to watch.<br />As far as Joy, you are blessed. Simple things, such as simple kindnesses, are what sustains us, keeps us sheltered from the madness we are seeing.<br />The great joy of my life is my grandson, whose 2nd birthday is tomorrow. He's now learning to be himself. He's funny and he knows it. He loves music, particulary the Travelling Wilburys "End of the Line." He dances and claps his hands to it, and when he wants to hear it, which is often, he says poppy (me), "alright," which comes up in the song a number of times. Don't know what I'd do without him. God, in his benevolence, has gifted him to us.<br />Let us all be Joyful. Glad to "know" you all.SWVAguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661677638340868536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-50914452316403759512020-09-09T18:24:14.214-04:002020-09-09T18:24:14.214-04:00Such a sweetheart! I live in North Dakota now. Ju...Such a sweetheart! I live in North Dakota now. Just sold my townhome.<br />I go in next week for heart stents. Please keep me in your Prayers. Joy is beautiful!<br />Love,Liz Valley Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951378662085077424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-67709882526079215382020-09-09T16:57:51.049-04:002020-09-09T16:57:51.049-04:00What I've learned in my life:
- Don't desp...What I've learned in my life:<br />- Don't despair - every day starts afresh, and you are MEANT to arise with hope and joy.<br />- Every day, do something that is just for you - sing a song, dance like no one is watching, be still and meditate, eat something that is bad for you. Savor the indulgences of life. Tell jokes. Laugh.<br /><br />The world may crash into anarchy, war, and pestilence.<br /><br />So what?<br /><br />It's the only world we have. What we do is important, but - if it is destined to be as part of God's plan, it is hubris to interfere with it.<br /><br />So, yes, do what you can.<br /><br />But, also, go to bed, satisfied that you have done all a HUMAN can do. Say a quick prayer - "Thy will be done" works for me. Then go to sleep and enjoy the rest.Linda Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024201252345608291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-14907369986290302752020-09-09T08:12:09.794-04:002020-09-09T08:12:09.794-04:00Yeah - I am in the same state of despair and a not...Yeah - I am in the same state of despair and a not insignificant amount of confusion. If I DON'T read the news, I'm afraid something is happening or going to happen that I do not know about. But, if I DO read all of this stuff it is disheartening to say the least. So, thank you for sharing your sweet moment of Joy! Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691926617885591004noreply@blogger.com