Still being here to live life when others are not so lucky. X

Joyis ....watching my dog eat the balance of a whole pork loin dinner. Since he is the only one here to share with. I expect a doggy jig for it,.

Being able to keep my precious grandson a couple of days every other week. His sweet smile makes me smile and brings me great joy.

Joy to me is being "Gammy" to my three sweet grand-daughters. I also have just recently begun to again find some joy in the beauty of nature and the wonder of the world.

A doggy jig! As soon as my boot comes off, I'm going to try one...

Joy to me is, well I'm really not sure. However I have a strong feeling of happiness whenever I see someone go out of their way to look out for others.

It's easiest to see with kids. I have grand kids 9, 7, 6 in the same family, with the six year old the only boy. When he is out at the store and gets a treat, he always makes sure that they get something for his two sisters. Also I like to see when his older sisters are helping him to read. They can be so thoughtful, and it warms your heart.

Joy is my family and having them live so near to me.

My Grandson... he brought joy & happiness back into our lives at the most horrible of times. He is adorable and the joy of my life.

Joy is.......life, health, love, my family and friends (old and new), my new rescue dog and 2 cats

Not happiness and sometimes out of reach. But at times, I think we could use a little sunshine in our lives. It's not all bad.
Thank you.

For me joy is loving on my little dog, Mattie. She came into my life two months after my husband passed way. She was rescued from a high kill shelter and we just both needed to be loved.

Mel,

This is a wonderful posting. It helps us all to think about what light (tiny, sometimes) we can see in the dark abyss of grief.

Joy to me can be defined by your asking this question and all the replies you are getting for it. That means that we ARE able to see that small light and, if we can do that, we might believe the promise of more and more light coming into our dark worlds. And, with that light, comes laughter and appreciation for what we DO have, rather than focusing on what was taken from us.

Hugs,

Terry

From very small things like the sound of my coffee maker brewing first cup of coffee, to the great things such as expressed gratitude and validation of my efforts. I feel joy hearing that I 've ignited a change in someone's life, inspired them. Joy overcoming obstacles. But above all, my Faith.

As a fellow coffee lover, I agree with Comfortablynumb about the coffee :)
The aroma brings a smile to my face.
And the part about faith - yes that's everything. It brings me hope and that is what helps me to breathe :)

I've learned that it's healthier to compare my good times with other people's bad times -
NOT
the other way around.

I think the only joy I get now is the excitement I hear in the voice of my grandchildren when they are going to be doing something they are really looking forward to.