Source: lillyunique.tumblr.com via Gina on Pinterest Do you spread joy?  Or are you so consumed with your day to day problems that you don't see the big picture? I've been reading through my journals.  I worked as a cardiovascular nurse specialist for 25 years.  I used to write down my experiences.  Stories of the many people I met along the way. In a journal entry dated 6/15/96, I remember David. Talk about joy ... David had a heart attack.  As I stopped by his hospital room to check in on his progress, he was a joy to behold. David worked as …

Source: heyitsfree.net via Angela on Pinterest Veteran's Day Today is Veteran's Day when we celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans.  How thankful I am to those who have sacrificed to help keep us safe. I remember so clearly the day my brother Steve enlisted in the Navy.  Our family was so tearful as we said goodbye.  I think this was July 6, 1970 during the Vietnam War.  Steve was leaving for boot camp.  He served his time and then remained in the Navy reserves for many years. We had a beautiful Veteran's Day ceremony at our sch…

I was very excited to have a four day weekend.  I had many plans. Unfortunately, I only had the pleasure of meeting a friend for breakfast at The Farm at South Mountain on Thursday morning. The Challah French Toast at Morning Glory Cafe was delicious. After that, my cold and allergies got the best of me. So I've been resting at home.  It did give me time to do some reading and writing. A Few Tidbits I forgot to post a link to my monthly writing at Laced with Grace.  It is titled After the Election .  I share Jeremiah's words in the Old Testament …