Mission statements. The King and I chuckle about them often — especially since they take up an inordinate amount of time and energy to write, often causing division — especially when they’re decided upon by a group that is replaced regularly along with their ideas — and most especially because they're rarely read or followed.

Nevertheless, I did proclaim a mission when I started this blog, stated plainly at the beginning. It is my daily goal.

This day I am grateful:

... that even though my computer was in the shop for five days, I didn’t miss it as much as I thought I would.

... that, apparently, I DO have a life!

... for good medical reports after a weekend of concern.

... for a heart of joy on Monday remembering church on Sunday.

... for pork chops on the grill and applesauce.

... for guys at work who, with a straight face, make me laugh out loud. (“I had a date last night with a gal whose last name was Wright. It wasn’t until later in the evening that I found out her first name was Always.”)

For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15