Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!
I am filled with JOY because it is the day that no matter what else is going on, I reflect on and share some of the JOYs in my life!!
I am filled with JOY because Drew has been headache free for about 2 weeks and we saw a Neurologist today and things are looking good with all that!!  Praise Jesus!!
I am filled with JOY because I am having a date day with my sweet twin boys today!!
I am filled with JOY because I have been praying for Joanne for about two weeks and we are now getting great reports from her husband!!  If you don’t know about Joanne, she is a mom and wife who suffered a major stroke and has been in critical condition since.  You can follow her blog, which her husband is doing now, here.
I am filled with JOY because this past weekend our pastor’s message was entitled “I Quit - complaining”  It was wonderful, a great word, and really encouraged us to find the JOY instead of complaining!!
I am filled with JOY because my sweet little grandbaby Slaid has really started smiling and responding to us and it just makes my heart sing!!
I am filled with JOY because even though Shane deploys on Feb. 25th, we still have a month of laughter left!!
I am filled with JOY because last night both the grandkids were here and I sat and watched my sweet hubby sit in the floor holding both of them!!  He is such a great Papo!!
I am filled with JOY because I have a house to live in, a car to drive, some money in the bank, food in my pantry, a wonderful family who loves me, and a risen Savior who makes it all possible!!
I am filled with JOY because some of you love to spread the JOY as much as I do!!
Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Psalm 97:11-12
What is bringing you JOY this week??
Counting it all Joy!!



Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!
I am filled with JOY because it is supposed to SNOW tomorrow!!  I am praying and believing we will get more than last time!!
I am filled with JOY because even though Drew has an appointment with the Neurologist next week, and we will go no matter what, he hasn’t had a really bad headache in about a week!!  Praise Jesus!!

I am filled with JOY because I have an amazing husband who listens to me no matter what I want to talk about!!
I am filled with JOY because Loren’s new grandbaby is going to be born today!!  Yay!!  I can’t wait to meet him.
I am filled with JOY because I get to watch my son with his son napping on my sofa!!
I am filled with JOY because tonight before Andy, my SIL, got here to pick up Ella, she said, “Nanny, I think my daddy is going to be way late, so we should just go to my house, pack up my stuff, and I can just have a sleepover if that’s okay with you!!”  I just love that sweet little girl!!
I am filled with JOY because I’ve been watching one of my boys play basketball for about 15 years and now it is Adam and Isaac’s turn and I still love it as much as I did the first game.  They are playing hard and doing great!!  So proud of them!!  
I am filled with JOY because we got tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game for less than half price and we get to go Saturday night!!  
I am filled with JOY because I got my teeth cleaned and polished today!!
I am filled with JOY because you guys come by and share your joys and join in to help spread the JOY!!
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8
What is bringing you JOY this week??
Counting it all JOY!!


Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!
I am filled with JOY because it is Wednesday.  The day of the week that I reflect on all my JOYS of the week and share them with my friends and family.  Knowing and seeing the JOYS daily is a wonderful thing, but it always feels so good to share some of them.
I am filled with JOY because our doctor is finally sending Drew to a neurologist and we are still believing for complete healing!!
I am filled with JOY because Shane and Drew are assistant coaches for Adam and Isaac’s basketball team.  It is so awesome to see them all on the court working together and learning from each other.
I am filled with JOY because after listening to a challenge at church, Adam (11) decided to start a bible plan off of youversion.com on my ipad.  He pick one where he will read the whole bible in a year.  After talking about it a bit and reading in the living room a couple of days, my oldest son (24) told him how proud he was of him and that he had inspired him to start one of the reading plans too.
I am filled with JOY because the twins won their first basketball game.
I am filled with JOY because we just found out my niece is pregnant and due in August.
I am filled with JOY because even though we hardly ever watch tv, a new season of The Biggest Loser has started and we as a family sit weekly and watch it and cry over all the challenges and triumphs!!
I am filled with JOY because we are mid way through our first week back homeschooling after a LONG Christmas break and the boys are settling back in wonderfully!!
I am filled with JOY because it snowed this week.  Even though it was only a little and I would have loved a ton, it was absolutely beautiful.  The seasons and changes God provides for us never ceases to amaze me.
I am filled with JOY because all things are possible!!
What is filling you with JOY this week??

Counting it all JOY!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday



Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!


I am filled with JOY because it is 2011 and Jesus is still Lord of my life!!
I am filled with JOY because even though Drew has been having severe headaches and we have been to the doctor and to specialists and still don’t have any answers, I have fabulous friends who came together and we laid our hands on him and prayed at the same time that so many of my facebook and bloggy friends were praying and I totally believe he is being healed in Jesus name!!
I am filled with JOY because I have a beautiful daughter who is such a wonderful friend to me!!
I am filled with JOY because we had a wonderful Christmas!!
I am filled with JOY because on Christmas morning all my kids and grandkids were here and they all sat around Dan and I as he read the story of Jesus birth from the bible.  Ella was so cute, when he said Mary became pregnant, she got all excited and said, “It’s baby Jesus in there, how exciting!!”
I am filled with JOY because my son, Shane is on vacation this week and has been home with me.  I so cherish this time with him, he deploys to Afghanistan Feb. 25th!!
I am filled with JOY because I didn’t get to post my JOY post last week, which was sad for me, but I had several email me and tell me they really missed it!!
I am filled with JOY because the boys and I have been making blankets for everyone and we love it!!
I am filled with JOY because I started this meme last summer and love the JOY that has been spread by others!!

"Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name."  Psalm 97:11-12 
Couning it all JOY!!