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We had our “Journaling Through Grief and the Holidays” event last night which was a joy in itself.  Twelve of us gathered in the living room after a light meal to absorb all the nuggets of information that Cheerful Hearts Ministry shared.  A special moment for me was hearing that it is ok to cry and to feel…really feel… as we walk out our stories and that there is no grief without love. I looked at the precious faces of all that were gathered and was reminded that we can find small, simple joys even during times of hurt and rebuilding. No one had the same story or reason for being there, but it was evident we all were there to heal or to aid in the healing of others.

My small, simple joys of last evening:

* Steve’s renditions of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”

* Pimento Cheese

* The aroma of fresh, warm coffee

* A hug from a new friend

* A new magnet for my frig

* A warm coat

* A new idea for “Being Still and Knowing that He is God…”

Until next time,

SL