Joy

"...I have found a source of joy that is unassailable, for whatever happens, the Lord is always risen. Contingencies cannot suffocate this deep joy. Whether the day is stormy or fair, whether I am sick or healthy, whether I feel like a dirt ball or a butterfly, whatever comes cannot alter the fact that the Lord is risen."

- Brennan Manning, Reflections for Ragamuffins

I appreciated these words that I read during my morning devotion time. Eli is sick at the moment...bronchiolitis and an ear infection. Yesterday and last night were particularly rough as he didn't want to play or sleep or be comforted. Just whine. I'm hopeful that we're in the upswing today!