Joy found its way into my life during a difficult period of time. Joy means far more than simply being happy. The joy of the Lord became my strength, a comforting hand on my shoulder and the awareness of His presence guiding me. This three-letter word carried God's power and love into my grieving spirit filling me with His hope. It has become my strong tower where I feel safe.

The writings in Joy Unfolding vary from silly poems to profound experiences that have dotted my life. Poems appear in my mind as I sit quietly in my wicker chair on my tiny front porch. Like magic they develop into pictures of nature offering peace and joy filling my spirit. Then there are poems of silliness such as my fascination with mice that claim several pages of the book. A Nursery Rhymes turns the original poems upside down and forms lines to ponder. There are deeply personal stories and antidotes which bring the words to life.

The majority of my writings are not difficult to follow, yet a few require the reader to think and read in between the lines. Some are sprinkled with dry humor while others hopefully will make them laugh silly. Overall, my wish is for the readers to not only enjoy getting to know me, but a far greater hope is that they find Jesus in their everyday lives like I have over the years. No greater gift could I desire for them.