In search of Joy Day 1

In the last month I have realized that my smile is missing, or at least it doesn't seem to show up as often. I am not sure if my fatigue comes from the continual change that seems to have hijacked my life or if it is all the stupid pain pills that I have to take just to sit upright. Everyday this week, both Chuck and I have counted down the days until my surgery. It's what we use to encourage each other. There are so many things are effected by my back being out. We are hoping and praying that this surgery will enable us to get back to moving forward with our new life. But my back is only one thing that has rearranged our lives.

So I find myself longing to enjoy our new normal. And I find that my well is dry. So I am going on a search to find things each day that bring me joy. I long to change my focus, I need to redirect my eyes and my attitude. I am looking forward to finding the activities that I  loved to do and the new ones that I didn't know I liked.  I am planning on finding or taking pictures each day for the next month that brings me joy and blogging about it. I hope you will join me as I purposely look for things each day that God brings my way that brings me joy.

This picture is one of my lessons from my Modern Art Class that I absolutely love! The Slave Ship Oil 
on canvas, 2’ 11/16” X 4’ 5/16” by Joseph Mallord William Turner. It was painted in 1840. It is also known as, "Slavers Throwing overboard the Dead and Dying—Typhoon coming on"
Today as I wrote my critique, I was able to combine what I have learned from one of my history classes and philosophy class. Taking this class brings me joy than I thought it would. Each day I eagerly read my lesson. I am blessed to be able to follow my dream, to discover new loves, and continue to learn new and amazing facts. 

The joy for today: My art class and what I am learning.

I would love to have others join me on my journey. If you post, please let me know , I would love to see what brings you joy.