Joy Jar

 January 1st 202, I decided to start a Joy Jar. Each week I would put a slip of paper with the date and one joy into the jar. I did this when we would fill Mark's pill case because that has to be done on a weekly basis. What I didn't anticipate was how incredible it became when I opened those slips on New Years Eve that year. We had been through his disability hearing, the shutdown, his thyroid cancer diagnosis, getting back to school, the ongoing pandemic, and so much more. It was incredible to look back at all the joys. Even through the uncertainty of that year, I had found joy EVERY WEEK! 

For 2021 I decided I would post here every week. I'm glad i did it, but there was something about holding that slip of paper in my hand, and being able to put them all in an envelope marked with 2020 and tucking them away that I miss. So, 2022, I'm back to the Joy Jar. 

I will still post on here as finding my joy is a continuous journey that will never end and I will update you on the joy jar.

I encourage you to start your own joy jar, you won't regret it.

Here are my final joys for 2021!

1. A busy but blessed Christmas

2. Playing and singing on Christmas Eve

3. Preparing for playing and singing on New Years Eve at church

4. Quiet time spent with my hubby and kids

5. Looking back at a challenging year that had many joys as well!

#findyourjoy