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Finding Joy in Every Mile
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Hey there, Reader, We made it home from Arkansas this week, and my heart is full. This Thanksgiving, we - Edmund, Sammy and Jake - made the trip to visit my son, Jeff, and his family. (Sammy is his oldest.) This year, Edmund, Sammy and Jake came along too. Jake offered to drive, and Edmund happily settled into the front seat to "help navigate." That left Sammy and me in the backseat and we started catching up before we even left town. What project Sammy is excited about. What God has been showing us. What the Bridge Ladies have been up to. Life.❤️ One conversation somehow turned into another until K-LOVE started playing one of our favorite songs. Without even thinking about it, Sammy and I started singing along. Were we perfectly on key? Probably not. Did we know every single word? Definitely not. 😄 Did we enjoy every minute of it? Absolutely. A few songs later, Jake looked in the rearview mirror with a grin and said, "You two sure are having a good time back there." He was right. We were. It reminded me that some of life's sweetest moments aren't the ones we plan. They're the conversations on a long drive. The laughter that sneaks up on you. The songs you sing with people you love. Those ordinary moments have a way of becoming treasured memories. As we drove, this verse came to mind:
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." — Psalm 118:24 (NIV) I think sometimes we wait for the big moments to celebrate the joy, like around the Thanksgiving table, but maybe joy is found in the ordinary days too. In the miles between home and family. In singing along with the radio. In simply being together. So this week, I hope you find a reason to rejoice in the ordinary moments God places in front of you. Those little moments often become the ones we treasure most. Grace + hugs, Glory ❤️ P.S. If you haven't joined us for The Hidden Legacy yet, I'd love for you to come along. I have a feeling you'll enjoy this Thanksgiving adventure with the Bridge Ladies. 🦃❤️
Hey friends, it's Melissa Alyse. Every month Glory shares her heart with us. If you want to spend more time with her, you will love A Place to Belong. Wishing you a great week! And get ready because there is a merry little mystery coming your way next week! 🎄😁🎉 Also have a favorite cookie recipe or Christmas dessert? Send it my way. I may use it in a future book 🍪 |
Melissa Alyse, Author
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