Today’s paper strip question: “What about your family makes you happy? Share a moment where they made you happy.”
I struggle with the word “happy” because it is such a fleeting emotion. I much prefer the word “joy” because it is something that grows deep roots, and is felt even in the most dire of circumstances. Here is the new question. I ask those of you reading to ponder it.
“What about your family brings you joy? Share an example.”
I know without a doubt that I have an unusual family situation. I have been married to the same man for 20 years. We homeschool our kiddos. We enjoy spending time together. Our parents get along, and have never had a difficult time accepting each other as family. We’ve enjoyed many holidays together. I know that if I never have more than this that I will die completely satisfied.
One of the biggest sources of joy for me lies in the Yayas kitchens; both my momma and mom-in-law’s. It’s truly is the hub of the house. During those first years of homeschooling, the cousins and sis-in-laws gathered once a week around Yaya’s kitchen island. We would cook or do a project. The kiddos would end up in the playroom for down time and watch a video while the “grown-ups” ate lunch or sipped on tea. Those were precious times. When my brother moved to town to pastor a church he and my sis-in-law joined us in Yaya’s kitchen for Thanksgivings or Easter or for an evening together. My nieces grew to know my sis-in-law and know that she cares for them. My mom and Dad are called Aunty and Uncle by them. These moments fill me with joy to overflowing, and I will cherish them forever.
Solacegirl 