How was your Summer?
Did you take time for family travel, cookouts, picnics, hiking, swimming, gardening or other Summer activities this year? I hope you've made the time to enjoy life in some special ways this Summer.
Backyard Butterflies
Due to their bright colors and visits to flowers, butterflies are the most familiar of insects to humans. Did you know there are about 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, and around 750 species in the United States.
I love the wonders of nature and thought these beautiful butterflies from my backyard might add some JOY to your day!
Summer Reflections
God made the animals for us to enjoy.
Genesis 1:25 says, "God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."
It only takes a moment to encourage someone.
Look Out For Joy Podcasts
"Thank You" for your Reviews
Such a great book, ability to journal, and a forever keepsake. My heart feels lighter after spending a little time each day doing this. I love everything about this book. I'm starting to realize how much journaling helps the soul. One of my favorite quotes from the author that I pulled from her podcast, "Begin to do something that you think you enjoy doing, and see where it leads...Be on the lookout for joy and step into the next adventure." We all go through tough times, a focus on joy changes everything. ❤️ I love the space that she provides for writing in the journal. Just enough to get my thoughts down (other journals make me write super tiny). The notes in the back are for my little snippets, like the highlight of what I wrote that day; then put in the box, saved to read and re-read in times of reflection (and my family if they want to read my joy-focused notes). Sweet keepsake. ❤️
