JOY
I have always loved that word. It just sounds – well – joyous! I have been blessed by knowing for many years two exceptional women that seem to exude joy in their everyday lives – my cousin Jamie, and a friend from college days, Donna. They are both Christians, and joy just seems to ooze from their very pores most of the time. They are a joy to be around. When they enter my space, they are like a fresh breath of air. Yep, they have some “not the greatest” days, sad and bad days, but there still is that essence of joy when I am around them.
I read a little note on Facebook a couple of months ago that caught my attention. Rose Booth (who by the way is one of those joy-filled, infectious friends) mentioned that she and our Worship Pastor’s wife, Jessica Joslin were preparing, and would be speaking at our Women’s Conference this March on Joy, From the Inside Out. Ooooh thought I, that sounds cool…love that word JOY. I thought of the word acronym (one of the first big words that I learned as a child, and by the way, learned it at church, not school!). I googled the definition:
ac·ro·nym
akrəˌnim/
noun: acronym
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a
word
(e.g., Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last)
(Well, yes, I edited the e.g. part. Google gave a different example.)
If you have not been to one of our Women’s Conferences in the past, then you must sign up to attend one of the classiest, feminine gal events that 9th and O offers each year for our ladies. It will be a feast for the eyes and ears. It will be a time for spiritual renewal and refreshment with other women, and we can be assured of a new purpose for having JOY bubbling from our lives as we return to our homes, families, and work. Hope to see you there – March 20-21. I can’t wait!
-Karen Sizemore
Karen Oldham Sizemore was a PK for 21 years, was born again as a teen, was a multi-move military wife for 24 years, has lived the civilian life since 1994, and is now a senior citizen. (You can do the math.) She is the mother of 2 grown sons, has been a member of NAOBC for 12 years, and has loved directing children’s choirs for 40+ years. Karen is also a soon-to-be grandma for the first time!
