The Spring Joy List worked out quite well and I decided to do a Summer Joy List, as well. Some items on the list remain the same, as they do bring me joy no matter how often I do them. Others have changed and I've shortened the list a little.
This summer marks the second year since my cancer diagnosis. It will also be the summer when the follow-up mammogram will confirm if I am in remission or not. I want to make sure that each day I am blessed to live is filled with as much joy as it possibly can.
Here is my Summer Joy List:
1. Daily prayer and contemplation
2. Continue to drink my tea or coffee in my favorite cups
3. Continue to interact daily with my daughter
4. Invite aunt and cousin to a meal
5. Go out to lunch or dinner with a friend
6. Visit a neighbor
7. Do a craft project or two
8. Do more gardening
9. Bring more fresh flowers and greenery into my home
10. Play with fabric
11. Visit the farmers market
12. Visit the library
13. Music - listening and singing
14. Indulge in summer fruits
15. Declutter the house/decorate for summer
16. Strawberry lemonade
Anyone else making a summer joy list?
Wow...time is flying by... I am praying that cancer is in remission.. Hugs my friend..
ReplyDeleteI love your list.. I need to make one.. We should all make our minds up to enjoy and be as happy as can be, each day..
Yes, Judy, time is flying by. I am trying to take it one day at a time. Whenever something frustrating or unhappy happens, I try to remind myself that, no matter what, it is still a good day overall, because I am still alive and still here for my daughter. :)
DeleteAgree totally Bless.. We never know , what tomorrow holds..
DeleteExactly, Judy.
DeleteFingers crossed and prayers offered!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to live intentionally each day, but I am failing so it is back to my monthly joy list July 1.
Thank you, Anne. I'll be looking forward to your monthly joy lists.
DeleteI'm hoping you'll get that remission confirmation! What a great summer joy that would be.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. That would be the best summer joy of all! I shall throw a cyber tea party and invite all of you. :)
DeleteI'm hoping and praying you get good news from your mammogram.
ReplyDeleteI'm not writing an actual list but trying to focus daily on making my life more joyful and finding pleasure in the simple things. Some days it is much easier than other. X
Thank you, Jules. Finding joy in the simple things and daily tasks is the best, and I think you do it well.
DeletePurposeful living is something we should all strive for. Good luck with your goals. I think you're going to meet them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Live and Learn. That is what I am trying to do - live each day fully engaged, rather than merely exist and wonder where the days went.
DeleteI will be making plans to entertain my four youngest grandchildren (5-14)when they are here early in August all at the same time. Yay! I am sure there will be a lot of crafting going on, but I will need to figure out where we can all go as a group or separately.
ReplyDeleteSpending time with the grandchildren sounds like a very fun thing, Susan. Water play, bubbles, mud pies, cookie baking, painting, crafts, picnics in the park! I am sure you'll be tired by the end of the visit, but it will be fun, too. :)
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