'That's (not all) She wrote!'

I love, love, love finding stories Aundrea has written! I found this latest story on a piece of Dave's scraps from a large print he made. The piece of paper is about 2 inches wide by 18 inches long! Aundrea should have been born during 'The great depression', she knows how to make use of every little thing, even if its garbage! :)

Mouse's Christmas
Mouse lived all alone in a hole behind the wall. No one knows that he was there because he was so small. In mouses quiet little space mouse spent most of his days thinking of food. But every night he scurried out into the kitchen to find food. But when he got to the kitchen they had swept already. In the morning in mouse's doorway was a treat on a plate. He scampered to taste it. Mouse just couldn't wait to eat it. As mouse's tummy filled up his wee heart did too. The family he lived with, they cared and they knew that mouse lived there and mouse stood and smiled at his little mouse door. He was full of warm Christmas cheer and lonely no more.

REAL JOYS

The following comments were made by my mom about 15 years ago. It was published in a ward booklet titled: 'JOY'. Each sister in the ward shared what they thought JOY was or what gives them 'JOY'. Her statement is very sentimental to me. It touches my heart in a deeper place because of her circumstances today! I feel lucky to have a mom who was focused whole heartily on her role as a mother. Her final statement is what chokes me up! I'm sure her feelings haven't changed, she just can't express it in the same way.

REAL JOYS
Over the years it has been a JOY watching my little children grow and learn and progress day by day. Then, as they've grown older, it was watching them grasp the ideals of the gospel, and seeing them put those ideas into action. There is a sweet peace that comes as I see my children grow in knowledge, and my heart swells with the knowledge that their testimony is also growing.
I am enJOYing having a missionary in the field who is delighted in serving the Lord, ans who loves to share the great message he has with those whom the Lord would have hear it. Knowing that my other children will also have this opportunity brings me much JOY.
I am thankful to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with such special children and a wonderful spouse. I am also very thankful that we as a family have the gospel and can enjoy serving and loving others together.
--Peggy Baker--

Joy to me is being my mothers daughter.
Joy is loving and serving my mom.
Mom, I love you !