Make Room for Joy

As I was busily and happily decluttering and getting my son's room ready for him to live in when he moves back home at the end of August, the words "Make Room For Joy" popped into my head and I knew it should be my theme for August and for this big new chapter in my life. I found some word art of the phrase and printed it out and framed it for my front door. I also believe that my having just paid my tithing allowed the blessing of the new tile floor to come to pass: "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Malachi 3:10. 

My son came home for just a few days to bring a load of stuff and apply in person for the program he hopes to attend. First thing this morning he drove to campus for orientation and an interview. He called about half an hour later asking if I would bring his passport to him because he needed a second form of ID. I was happy to do it because I knew Sam would enjoy the ride. The extra blessing was seeing my tall, handsome oldest son in front of his (hopefully) new school and fresh start. It was an image I recognized as a treasure. And then as I pulled out of the parking lot onto the main road, I passed the headquarters of Chuao Chocolate on my left, with this beautiful word in front:

Today marks three months since my brother passed over. This doesn't dominate my thoughts but it's always there. What a sweet God Wink to experience this morning. The windows of heaven are overflowing with blessings for me and my family.