30 days of Joy ---Day 3

I would have to say that joy has to be found within yourself, but i have so many things that bring me joy, and when i sit and think about them the list just seems to grow bigger and bigger. I think by stopping long enough to actually acknowledge these will put us into a different frame of thought and give a glorious day.
Today i am thinking about the Joy that reminiscing brings to our lives. Whether it be with an old friend a co-worker or a family member, just the words Do you remember when??? seem to get us going. I recently reunited with an old friend, we giggled like school girls and had the best time.
It made me think of when i was growing up in Sylvarena, Ms. My grandmother had a huge pecan tree in her yard. A big swing hung from the strongest branch, and many other chairs were arranged in a circle around the swing. In the afternoons, when it was the hottest, people from the community would stop by an sit under the tree and reminisce about the good ole days. Now i remember them as the "good ole days". It seemed as if everyone always had the time to stop and chat, drink some iced tea and talk about everything from the Bible to what the basketball team was doing at the school.
Today we are in such a hurry to get home and get on the computer , no one ever has time to just stop and chat with an old friend. Facebook has been a great way to reconnect with our friends , but just think how much fun it would be if you and all your high school buds could get together and stay up all night talking .
So reminiscing gives me great Joy. Hope it has made you stop and think just a little about the good ole days, and i hope there is a smile on your face.