JOY- feeling the seeds of JOY germinating in the circumstance of grief today!!! Losing a precious mentor throughout my life stuns, saddens, touches, and reminds me!!! So many life lessons from this angel lady....living a life of serving others in spite of a crippling physical condition, always spreading cheerfulness while dealing with great pain, glorifying God/Jesus/Holy Spirit in every situation & relationship, staying connected in encouraging ways with loved family & friends, and lighting up every gathering with Faith, Hope, & Love!! For me personally, I am thankful for her example, teaching, and sharing with me the ministry of visiting the aged and ill!!!! She gifted me with this special passion of hers!! The memories of those years are filling my heart with joyful thanksgiving/thankful joyfulness today!!! The promise of JOY in mourning is being fulfilled in many hearts who love Mary Jane!!! She has been an angel among us!!! So, yes, there are tears of missing her presence here blended with smiles of JOY at her relief, radiance, peace, JOY, fulfilled hope, and LOVE in the presence of the Lord!!!