Day 8: Joy in others

This evening, our new backyard was filled with friends, with kids of all ages running, laughing, playing, filled with joy.  As with the past parties of I have thrown, I rarely have or take the time to stop and take everything in, to look around and see all that was going on.  Tonight I did, and as I commented on the "organized chaos" around me, I also saw joy on so many faces.  I also saw so many smiles, laughter so much joy in the pictures I looked through once everyone had left.  It's amazing how much joy we receive when we are able to bring joy to others.