Sprinkle Joy Like Confetti 🎉

In 2020, when the world got really weird, I wanted to send a little extra joy in my sister’s birthday card. Confetti was the logical conclusion. My sister called, thanked me for the card, and laughed about her extra surprise.

Mission accomplished. I made my sister giggle.

A few weeks later, I received a suspicious envelope in the mail from her. Wanna guess what was in it? The very same shiny balloon-shaped confetti that I sent her. I smiled for days … and now again as I think about it.

So for four years, every birthday card I give has confetti in it. I’m not sure how my daughters-in-law feel about this. But they open cards slowly these days. And my grandchildren open theirs outside.

This year, on my 60th, they got me back big time. As I opened gifts, my son snuck up behind me with a BIG bowl full of … yep, you guessed it …CONFETTI!!! 🎉

Hence, the picture above. My lap was full, my heart was full, and the floor was sparkly too.

Six weeks later, I still find a tiny balloon or birthday hat in a shoe, under the couch, or in the laundry. A smile just when I need it.

One of my favorite quotes is, “Kindness is free. Sprinkle that stuff like confetti.”

The way I see it, Joy is free too. I hope to always leave a little wherever I go. Life’s too short to not.

Do you know someone who needs a little pick-me-up? How can you pass on some kindness?

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🙏🏻Speaking Update: April 12-13, I’ll be in Houston speaking at Living Word Nazarene Church. It’s a women’s retreat & we’ll be talking about finding freedom in “Renewing Our Minds.” 🙌🏻