Miss Pam

This morning I drove in Chicago rush hour traffic for the first time in a year.  The whole time I kept thinking, "Oh no!  Why me, this is awful!"

Then I thought about Miss Pam.  Miss Pam is a friend of the family who has had a difficult year.  After an pretty signficant accident she had to deal with many medical issues and hasn't been able to work.

So why does rush hour remind me of Miss Pam?  Because I was planning my pity party - but I have never heard Miss Pam say "Whoa is me" or "I can't believe this is happening"! 

Miss Pam CHOOSES Joy!  She is the epitomy of a joyful spirit.  Every time I see her she is reminding me about the things God is providing for her and sharing all of the things that make her day shine.

Once this all went through my head, I started thinking about choosing Joy. 

So, what did I have to be Joyful about this morning?   
    - I have a job! (The reason I was in rush hour traffic.)
    - I have a car that is fun to drive (hey, I have a car!)
    - The sun was shining!
    - I was given another day to CHOOSE JOY!


Tomorrow, join me.  When you catch yourself wondering "Why?", stop and Choose Joy! Be Thankful for what you do have and you will forget the Why!