'Will You Choose Joy?'

Today in the mail we received my 'heavenly' mother-in-law's new book.  I personally have been quite excited to read it.  We opened it up right away and looked at the pictures, and then promptly inserted the dvd.  It was amazing to hear her voice again.  Of course I'm sitting there listening and watching while tears are rolling down my cheeks.  You see, I knew my mother-in-law growing up.  I had the honor and pleasure to have conversations with her.  She was an amazing woman.  it's funny because there are many times being with michael, steve, and ally where she shines right through them.  don't get me wrong, they are their dad too, but there's something about a mom in her children's life that leaves a mark.  Michael is an old soul, and chivalry is not dead with him.  He's definitely his mother's son.  There have been times where i know mom is laughing at me having to deal with michael and his strange silliness.  

this book that she wrote is a compilation of sermons based on the book of philippians, but with little 'joyisms' from her life thrown in.  There's also a great dvd with michael's dad's recordings.

i am honored that she is my heavenly mother-in-law.  while i have an earthly mother-in-law in aunt carolyn who is a blessing to me, our children will know about normajean and al.  they were such special people.  i'm honored and blessed to call them my in-laws.

so yes mom, i choose joy!!!