Author Archives: Barbara

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… Everyone’s life is full of turmoil and trials. We all have times when we feel like we don’t know what to do. What should we do when life gets overwhelming, … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Independence Day gives all Americans a reason to celebrate. The parades, the barbecues, and the fireworks are all part of the fun. However, I want to appreciate … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. My friend Lori has been gone a while now but I think of her often. When I think of Lori, I think of laughter, all kinds of flowers, shoes and … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. My life is an endless cycle of walking into rooms and forgetting what I went in there to get – until I go back to where I started. Then I … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Around Father’s Day, precious memories of my dad flood my soul! A lot of them came from his last year of life. It’s funny how your parents seem to age … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. I want to share some of my favorite magnets with you—full of pithy quotes that have given me much joy and laughter. They contain much wisdom and have been hand-chosen … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Keeping your word is almost unheard of among politicians. It’s becoming a lost art form among regular folks as well. The tragedy in not keeping your word results in what … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Three lady friends and I were out for a night on the town. We were going to dinner and then the symphony. What fun! After dinner we shared an elevator … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. One of my favorite scriptures is found in Philippians 1:6: “…being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it…” Paul … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. Memories of my mother always fill me with joy. She’s been gone for 48 years, but I can still see her face and feel her guiding hand in my life. … Continue reading →