James 1:2

Consider it pure joy when you fall into various trials.

Really? Really?! Really.

Okay so upon further investigation into this verse, I come to a definition of the word joy. The definition is lengthy with many ways of explaining it but the one that sticks out, similar to the thorn that seems to be in my side, is (n.) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; mirth; merriment; festivity.

Next thought on my list is how to do that...all I have to do is think and remember why I am feeling downish and "think to thank."

I was about to whine about my hormones wreaking havoc on me, about the weariness that I am under and the drop in my energy levels but all that it leads me to "think to thank".

I have raging hormones because my body is adjusting to the drop of estrogen and progesterone production. I have a disrupted sleep pattern because of both the hormone shift and the demands of lactation and the fact I have a serious drop in my energy levels is both because of the above and the reason I am thankful: I have a precious, beautiful, healthy, cute baby girl.

Her middle name will remind me how to continue to be thankful because if I count it all joy I remember that it is my pleasure and privilege to have Paige Six Joy in MY life.