do you see joy?

You know how people have different dispositions? Some people see joy everywhere while another person sees hate? Well, I have a family member by marriage like this. Not only do they see yuck everywhere but they like to stir up unrest. Misery enjoys company holds very true with this person.

Today I wrote something to them and I am going to share it here. This was completely off the cuff, like most everything I write.

I would prefer to get along.

I do not like to fight.

I do not like drama.

I don't want to make your decisions.

I just want to enjoy my family whenever they are around.

I understand how hard it is to be a wife and a mother. I've been both.

Now I'm a grandmother and I plan on enjoying this time of my life whenever the kids are around.

Otherwise, I keep quite busy with my job, my friends, and my first love which is Christ.

Please keep your drama over on your side. Share it with your family if you must.

However, this side of the family prefers peace, prefers love and prefers laughter.

Maybe someday you'll be able to be quiet and just observe how we treat each other.

You can see for yourself.

Life can be quite nice and even joyous.

Sincerely

Me