JOY EXPERIENCES NEEDED

    This past week has been a stressful one in many ways, and the other day I told God I needed some JOY EXPERIENCES; my joy bank was a bit depleted.
     Last night after helping Marvin eat dinner, I went to the Community Center --- volunteered to "help" with a movie night. Just hung with people, and played with my little friend, Isaac. JOY!
     When I walk in his face lit up and he yelled, "KAREN!" I love it! He is typical for his age,  trying to become an independent self, pushing the limits of what he is allowed to do and what he's not allowed to do. Sometimes he expresses his anger and rebellion about it. But he has this tender side...when I expressed some dismay or unhappiness about something, he gently patted my cheek and said, "Oh, Karen, it's okay." Then he kissed my forehead!
     Cha-ching...joy in the bank!