Greatest joys

Being in Mass. Receiving Holy Communion. Absolution after a good confession. Praying the rosary. Sitting with Him in St. Dominic's adoration chapel. Seeing statues or pictures of St. Therese in churches and people's homes. Learning new Christian songs (thanks, Jason!...who gives me the best books, too! haha). "Interior sharing" with Jaymee. God-filled moments with Leilani. Long talks with Lyn-Lyn. Singing with Emeline. SH music ministry at full force. Teaching at St. Paul of the Cross, Verbum Dei, and St. Peter Chanel. Traveling with my mom. Going to the beach (North Shore, Oahu). Adventures with Jenn (a.k.a. "Sam"). Watching my brother paint. Random reconnecting with Leo. Making new friends. Being on stage with IR. Gary leaving me speechless. Praying with the Carmelites. Finding inspiration in my sisters' relationships with the wonderful men in their lives. Seeing people do what they do best. Soaring eagles. Blooming flowers. The violin guy at Downtown Disney and the altar server (I don't know his name) who also plays at Confirmation Mass. Rays of sun breaking through the clouds after a storm. Hearing my dad's voice. Listening to other people's stories. Running into those of the past who had been there as I was growing through life. Going on retreats. Sleeping next to Jesus.

Wow, sleeping next to Jesus. If only every night were like that...

"Let your soul find joy in the mercy of the Lord, and do not be ashamed to praise Him. Do your work within the appointed time, and the Lord in His time will give you your reward." (Sirach 51:29-30)