Bubbles

This morning started week 3 of advent- JOY!  I have truly felt joyful today!  And, since the pastor said where there is joy there is God, He has been with me all day.
After getting ready and heading to church, I was greeted with bubbles!  Yep, bubbles!  As part of our service of joy, we all got a thing of bubbles to blow anytime we felt joyful.  I was amazed at how happy bubbles made me- and everyone else!  I don't think it's possible to blow bubbles with a sad face!  The music was uplifting, the message was uplifting, and there were bubbles!  So I was off to a good start.
Then it was time for my new parenting small group.  It's small- 2 parents small.  We invited our kids to join us today.  We had great discussion- with both parents and kids sharing honestly with each other and committing to be positive with each other.  I shared with you the 30 day challenge I wanted to start.  I must admit, I hadn't started yet.  So, we decided as a group to do it as parents and teens and to hold each other accountable.  We're also committing to sharing positive messages at least 5 times during the day.  So, although there were few, we accomplished alot!  And, that's what counts!
My son and I went to lunch and then just hung out and did random errands.  It was good just hanging out with him.  That makes me happy.
So, today, God was with me, filling me with joy, and blessing me this holiday season.
Psalm 9:2
I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High
Blessings,
Jennifer