I have seen dogs with nothing but a stump for a tail, but the stump was still wagging.

I have the deepest admiration any time I see a joyful spirit, but especially one freely expressed even in the midst of adversity. I have seen dogs running happily on three legs, and people radiating joy even while sick. Such are heroes and champions to me.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1.2 Conversations Within ts 9/20/2023