I sit here in the quiet of my Monday morning, afternoon really, and realize it has been months since I shared from my list. My list still grows but slower and the joy is not as present. It was a choice, a sadness that came over me last month in the loss of a friendship. I sort of shut down the blogging thing and other parts began to fall as well. I was troubled and torn over this event. I have had 2 + months to take it in and the Lord has shown me some things in this time. I have begun to read again, His Word to my eyes and then to my heart are just what I needed. So I come to share again to day my ever growing list of JOYS and blessings.... 573. Baby's first birthday, covered in frosting Ladybug's dancing on patient hands Wheat fields Sensory gardens mint ins many forms for the smelling shade Provision Tomatoes warm from the sun and ripe enough to eat safety for family in the path of Irene Life summer's swiftness Moments of slow giggles of girls Friends a...