Excitement is in the air! Anticipation energy and a spring in our step…in summer and it is the order of the day. Sunday is a special day. It is the first day of the week…you know.

Do you remember your first kiss? Do you recall the joy mystery and magic of raising your children? Do you reminisce about the expectation that came each morning? Well…life has not given up on being an elixir of joy peace and hope. As I gazed up into the sky above the Forest this morning I was reminded of the majesty of God’s creation.

‘You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands…’ Isaiah 55:12

As a young man, I traveled from Eldorado to Elkville for church. Often I took the Gulf Transport Bus to Carbondale and friends would pick me up. I was as the kids say…pumped! The hope of the love of Christ and the time I spent with my friends was music to my ears. The Bible enthralled me and captivated my heart. Joy became my constant companion.

Each day I enjoy my travels with what I am sure… my Guardian Angel. I am always looking for the next happy surprise…as Kramer said during the celebration of George Costanza’s family derivative of Christmas…’Another Festivus Miracle!’