Joy:
the little moments that call out to us
this is the first wild iris of the season

Dogs!
Dogs are synonymous with joy

Playing fetch is a silly-serious game!

the softer bits of life

an intense moment of color

making the time to be grateful
for this minute

a good snack

my husband planting pansies
in the container my son gave me
and protecting the flowers from the deer

an interaction with another person –
Matt and Bliss are gentle with each other

Joy is this moment in time as my friend,
who is in treatment for breast cancer is texting me that she is
on her way for chemo and so ‘very thankful
she has my letter to read during it.’