I’ve gotten a few messages from folks receiving our Christmas card checking in on us (thank you btw), where I expressed how hard it was for me to send the card knowing our family was in a state of crisis healing. But what I loved about the creation of the card was going through an entire year of photos and remembering some bright moments that occurred (darn it anxious feelings for taking those away from my frontal lobe).
A few other unexpected JOYS from this year:
The silliness of this crew (oh ya and our 3rd place finish – the best JOY yet)!
Throwbacks of me and Beej. 
Decorating my hallway/door at school. 
Capturing my SC fits on tik Tok (tik Tok in general brings me joy). 
Holiday decor at Gramma’s. 
Chats (and silly photos to past players) with T! 
My friendship with these ladies (and the Nelly concert that was 100/100)! 
How loving and considerate this boy is. 
When WG shows up! 
My monthly calls with my school counseling soulmate! 
This podcast – life giving every time.
