Joy, day by day

B4 work one mile. Have a great day

I am sending love to family far away and close by.

Sending love to you, Lisa! Also, sending love to Maia and Stran as they began their freshman and junior year today at MSU!

Got to drop Justis off at 8th grade today!

Almost walked face first into this little guy this morning. Damaged part of his exquisitely engineered spider web which was about 3 feet in diameter. He survived and so did I.....😁😁

Loved “Beverly just walked 1.06 miles in Billings, Montana for you. "Shiloh and I started working on a skirt she’s making herself. Teaching sewing gives me joy!"”

Shiloh and I started working on a skirt she’s making herself. Teaching sewing gives me joy!

It was a beautiful morning! The cicadas are out and about and their sound fills thr air. Here’s a cute picture of Ruby.

River sensing something off in the distance.

Got out of the house early and took Ruby for a walk little walk just the two of us! It smells like fall is on the way.

Joy spending time with family. Enjoying last summer days until school starts

My small victory today was getting some exercise after a 16 hour day of travel and work!

Just celebrated my 70th with a bunch of siblings and friends! That brings total joy to my life! Love you lots!!!

Quick one b4 work this morning

Prioritizing myself! Showered before school drop off and walked after. Seems simple, yet I would always skip both and put myself last in prior years.

My Sunday with Matt, Lindy and kids brought me joy!

Went to an outdoor concert tonight! Lots of fun and dancing!

Biked!

Lotsa sweat today! Love you Lisa!

Joy was walking my dog with a friend and her dog. It rained last night so a beautiful, sunny morning with a clear view of the mountains ⛰️

Clear blue sky after some rain last night.

Two miles today b4 Mass. Have a blessed day...

Marty and I did lots of walking the past few days getting ready to go to CA for brother Will’s 70th celebration! Marty still makes me laugh after 50+ years. We laughed a lot, and for a change we laughed over his comical goof ups while we packed. Kind of like Lucy in I love Lucy!😅

So so encouraging to spend the last few days with you Lisa. You brought me joy!!!

Had a really nice walk with Clem and Zobo this morning after a long hot day yesterday

Walked to breakfast for my sister's birthday!

The weekend. Isn't everybody working for it 😜

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Joy is having some friends visit while dropping off son at Montana State. It’s sunny & not too smoky so the mountains look pretty from town. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend❣️

Quick one b4 work, and in between rain showers

Enjoyed staying at Losnesses house for a few days.

Hi mom! Love you! Have a great night!

My joy is being here in Boise with Matt and today we sat and kept Lisa company during her infusion.

Walked a mile + during my night shift.

I love you mom!

Feeling blessed to share some “words of wisdom” and big birthday hugs 🤗 with my son.

Here is the photo I meant to do. Nice to be here.

Another b4 work walk at 4 am...

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This photo...today

I saw your daughter Amanda, who is a joy!

Coming home from work to all my boys doing art! Makes me smile 😁. The last few days have been especially bright though having Maga here. One amazing lady and one of my favorite people in the whole world thank you for sharing her!

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Heard the waves crash, saw the town pass by, smelt the sweat on my body

Trail walk at the federal center.

Took a picture of the night sky. Was it sure how it would turn out. Apparently, my cell phone compensates for the darkness

We made some banana pancakes this morning that smelled amazing! Love you Mom’

We walked to the library to return books.

I know today I walked at least one mile if not more. I have been doing pretty good! 👍😘

A nice sunset run with Judtus tonight.

Today was filled with Dr Appointments in Boise and Nampa! Then needed to get going on an overdue project, that brings me Joy!

Hi Lisa!! I walked all over the campuses today!! Beautiful day today.

I am working on it now! Perfect weather! Lots of love and prayers!

Playing with my grandkids at the beach. Amanda just told me that you had all your grandkids together. What joy that must have brought you.

Pre dawn b4 work

The sunshine felt delicious ❤️.

I will confess, I have been visiting today with great folks and didn't get to exercise! I sure hope most of you did. Blessings on your day!😘

Helped a friend move a dresser, joined her for breakfast and walked back!

Grateful for this summer.

I am grateful for this gigantic swimming pool that has been unusable because of all the cracks. I am patching the cracks and getting it ready for use!

Spent the day eating with Michael on his birthday. Managed to probably run a mile chasing Dewey.

Got some fun new tattoos and spent time with friends

The last day of summer before we all start school tomorrow! A day well spent on the mountain. :)

River sniffing the flowers 💐 😍

I was thinking about you Mom! Love ya! Walked to the park with the kids today.

Wellll, except for walking all over the stores shopping I didn’t take a real “walk” but walked a lot. More than a mile for sure. I have been thinking of you Lisa, off and on all day. Partly because many family members are making plans to convene in Boise in October for Riley’s big day. They get to see you and all of your beautiful family! Partly because I often think of you when I am doing a lot of walking during the day and send healing light and joyful thoughts your way.(I’m sad to miss the festivities in Boise, and seeing you, but happy to be going to Guatemala to help build a school in a small community.) This 100 days of Joy is such a positive thing. I love your updates and upbeat attitude. I was feeling lax yesterday & I took a rest day & that brought me joy. It is so refreshing to rest deeply. Love and hugs.💞

Walking downtown with my kids & their uncle. It was a great day for ice cream!

No work today, so a longer walk in order.

Well, I got back late so I did not have time to write. I sure did get in my one mile walk even with a slight hitch in my left hip muscle. I just hope it, the tight muscle, works its way out! Blessings on your day! ❤️

It was a beautiful walk this morning after an overnight rain❤️.

Hey! It's hard to keep up with it. I am out on my walk right now!

It was only 98 today! 🤣

Today Gem and I went walking around the playground. Matt and I took turns taking her for a walk. It’s still very humid and it refuses to rain despite all the clouds. But all the trees and plants are truly loving it. Here is a picture of Matt 🗻 and Ruby from yesterday. Ruby’s being crazy and eating a corn.

Joy is getting the dog out for a walk with no smoke in the air! It rained a little last night here in Bozeman and quite a bit on the fires along the Pioneer Scenic Byway

Rain, rain and more rain…it has been a while since we had a good soaking. I’m so happy about it and mother earth is too!

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Finishing my last class

Walked while at work. Joyful when I was done for the day.

A walk in the rain!!! ☔️

Hi, I am extremely grateful for family and loved ones. Nancy is gone for the week. I realize how important my relationships are! Sending my love and prayers to you for a wonderful day and a wonderful weekend. Will

Yet another pre dawn walk b4 work. It's been steamy hot the last week or so, with afternoon thunderstorms almost every day.

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Today much of the smoke cleared, & the temps were cooler for being outside. Being able to see blue sky and clouds instead of smoke made me smile! Then when I returned to the house I checked what the gardeners had accomplished while I was away. Wow! What a pleasant surprise to see they were able to complete all I had requested & THAT made me smile!

Hi mom! Today we did a dance party at home before bed and that made us all smile!

So many steps walking the halls of my new school

The aspen trees around us are starting to turn yellow! 🍁

My job gave me an “atta girl!” Made me feel good! 😊

Definitely felt like a mile during water Aerobics!

Walking around the basement at the federal center giving Michael a tour of my building

Quick one b4 work this morning. Have a great day

Go a mile done early in the morning before a batch of thunderstorms came through. Missing you lots.

It was a lovely evening to take a walk!

I had joy in meeting with a few of my high school classmates today for coffee.

Prayers and good vibes to you, Lisa!

Up in Malta Mt for work and found some time for a run. Feels greet and am thankfull for that.

Lisa, I think of you every and you are also a part of my prayers chain/group. Keep up the good fight! ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

My family. Near and far. Feeling so appreciative of this time off with our kiddos.

Sending love to you Lisa and to your family as well. I imagine these are difficult times for all of you. Yet, you continue to find your joy. Today I took a walk downtown and coming back reminded me how fortunate I am to be so close to some of the things I love about my little town, that I don’t have to drive to get there. Which then made me wonder what today’s prompt might be for this day of joy, leading me to realize just how uplifting the prompts and walking are…:and on to other joyful thoughts….🤔😋🙏😘

Love you mom also Ruth says love you gama

Today, Monday, I certainly did get my one mile in. And it's hot here!

Went for a walk at sunset. Beautiful but still pretty warm.

I did a water aerobics class. Definitely equal to a mile

I took joy in the ability to move my body. ❤️

110 degrees!😬

Quick walk this morning b4 work. Have a blessed day

Had a great run on top of the rims this morning. Thanks for keeping us updated on your journey Lisa.

It was so nice to get out for a walk before church this morning! I'm not sure if I've ever done that before. I'm rooting you on Lisa, from Montana!

Our victory was making it to all our flights on time! It was close! It was so amazing to spend the week with you Mom! We miss the entire family already. Ruby said she missed you and pops on the plane home. Cannot wait to see you in October! All our love!

I did walk my mile on purpose, not just the chores this time. I thought the pain was my hip joint. But only an inflamed muscle. That is good!

Took time to drive up to Bogus yesterday for Music on The Mountain with Jay. It was 20 degrees cooler and a breeze so not as smoky! We got our place set up at the end of 2nd band and heard the last band was not coming…bummer, I was ready to get lost in movement w/Music. We stayed a couple of hours, then headed home…much further away now since our move to Nampa!!

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One tiny victory is opening up this link and logging into it. I think of you every day Lisa, what you must have to scale down to for your victories. What a difficult and incredibly personal journey this must be. I’m so happy you have chosen all of us to walk along with you on your journey.💞 sending you love and healing light.🙏🌟

Early morning work today. Saw the big dipper. All v is well.... ha ha

I was able to get out early, before the heat today!

We went to Shauntel's brothers summer bash today great weather and good people.

Getting back into my routine workout routine after a crazy few months made me very thankful

We walked on Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands. It was gorgeous! When we got back to the beach someone was kind enough to move your sandals as high tide came in past our location. Enjoying God’s creation here. Hope you loved having Amanda home. ❤️

Longer walk this morning. Don't have to go to work. Bunny says Hi...

Smoke cleared and took the day off, played some more disc golf. Watched HOME with Spencer and laughed a lot. Love that movie

The sun felt so good on my skin this morning!

Love you Lisa! I love that you got to spend time with all three of your grandchildren.

Beautiful sun filled walk in Northern MN before I picked up 2 of my kids from camp.

Got my mile in tonight at artwalk. Tessa’s selling flowers as her DC fundraiser.

Another pre dawn walk b4 work. At least it's not raining today. Have a great day!!

Brought in a nice sunrise for this morning run. Great way to start this day.

Today I’m joyful for baby snuggles. Hanging with a good friend in Salt Lake.

A family trip next week and nature time!

My joy is meeting old friends for dinner at Carters Camp

Got in a nice walk in the smoky sunset.

It was such a quiet morning. It was fun to walk so early!!

I’m looking forward to a weekend at the lake with my family. Hope you’re feeling good!

A quick semi wet 1 miler this morning after thunder boomers during the night which made our dog very nervous...

Looking forward to the help I’ll be getting to tackle some projects I’ve been wanting to complete.

Hey Lisa, I hope you’re doing well, thinking about you on these walks. Clem and I have done a lot of these together which has been a nice gift. Just time to talk without distractions.

It was so nice & chilly on my walk this morning!

I bought an indoor Walking Pad (mini treadmill) because it’s hotter than a peppered fart outside. Today I walked my first mile on it while watching a Korean reality tv show called “Better Late than Single” where young awkward Koreans who have never been in a relationship go on a dating show (so wonderfully cringy). I also made my dog try out the treadmill, which she didn’t much enjoy. Pictured is her taking a snooze after the whole fiasco. If Lisa were walking next to me on this particular day I would first apologize for the mess in my room, then let her know how much she is loved <3

I’m praying for you!

Seeing All of the flowers on my walks make me happy!! 😊

Get to know Jesus and believe in him. He loves you and will walk by your side daily.

Midday walk at the federal center.

B4 work walk.

I am so excited to be home with you Mom!

Not joyful skies today. Soooooo smokey. Unfortunately worked in it all day. My joy came when the day was done. Praying for rain and JOY!

Walked around downtown grass valley early this morning and saw about a bazillion pigeons walking around the street like they owned the place. Cute lil’ guys <3 Then I went home and drew a chalk drawing in my kitchen of a turnip house.

I'm sure I walked my mile! I have been moving all day, just around my place! And now... exhausted. Sitting back taking a breather. Looking around seeing what else to do. But I think it can wait until tomorrow. Sweet dreams!❤️

A beautiful night with a perfect temp and brought joy to see how Shiloh can do Irish dancing while we walk.

Time with my boys! :)

No pix today. It threatened rsin during the walk, but I got it finished without getting drenched..😁😁

Headed back home today. Loved seeing family but really missed my pups!

Lisa! Today was hard at work, learning a new job and figuring it all out, then I saw your joy stone sitting there on my desk and remembered to find joy… in meeting new people, in learning new things. Joy. For Lisa!

Oh… Such a hot day! Kind of feel like a chicken in an oven. We are trying to stay cool and hope that you are too. Love and prayers from .

Beautiful clouds like in Kiki’s Delivery Service!

Hi Lisa. Lunch run today. Thankful for some cooler temps and fresher air.

Pre dawn walk again today b4 work.

I just walked the terminals at O’Hare and reached 1 1/2 miles. We’re heading to PNW for a week. I’m looking forward to smelling cedar trees and salt air.

Began the day picking raspberries. I love that I have such an abundant crop this year. I can freeze some and share some and they are so delicious. As I pick I love seeing the waterfall peeking through the plants in the pond and hearing its babbling as it falls. I feel so happy to be able to enjoy this verdant space and share it with family and friends. I always forget the pics. I’ll include one tomorrow.😋

My Joy is spending two nights at Nye.

The first time my granddaughter laughed while I was reading a book to her. The book was Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton

Thinking about the life we built for 5 years in our former home and all of the special moments. I feel lucky to have had that chapter and look forward to the next chapter. Getting to a new normal makes me hopeful and joyful 🙏

Hi Mom! I was thinking about our trips abroad today. Traveling with you is some of my most treasured experiences! Here is a pic of Ruby putting Isa (the husky Malamute) to bed. A true gentle giant.

Got to walk from Clems parents house down to the theater for the final show of Shrek. That’s been such an amazing experience to see.

Hiked with some of Max’s family today!

Walked two miles this morning pre-dawn. Got about 3/4 the way thru and the heavens opened up, about an hour b4 scheduled. Soaked by the time I got back home. Oh well... into each life a little rain must fall

My friends

Walked through Missoula farmers market. Loved the flowers and the veggies. Finished the day celebrating papa with Oreos and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Time with family!

Walked my mile up here in Michigan with Michelle! It was humid and nice. Saw some amazing butterflies today!

Mowed lawn. My joy is seeing Paul’s headstone installed. So beautiful! Had Oreos and milk sitting on stone bench.

I hope you're finding away to stay cool because you are a cool cat! Love you!

Went with Clem, Tessa and our friends the Blandings to the Missoula farmers market.

Altho I didn’t get a lot of activity in today I must say I am very grateful to be able to get out of bed today and every day to greet the day and be happy for my mobility!🥰😎

Beautiful day in MN. Got my mile in while watching do a triathlon.

Our miles we me and Justus doing rhe for harrison run the range 5k. Brought joy to do together in this unique run with cannons and firing at ft Harrison shooting range. Have a great day all!

Walked to farmers market with Juanito today, got fresh peaches, musk melons and watermelon for my cousins birthday party this afternoon!

Blessing to you today and always. Took a longer pre dawn walk this morning with the dog. Cat on her perch on duty watching for squirrels...

The picture of Lisa’s deck brought me joy!

really enjoying these walks...went with Shiloh and Lindy tonight.

Spent a lot of good quality time with Maxs family!

Hormones are not fun. Wanted to run. Walked and ran and then walked. Happy to be out there moving and grooving regardless of the emotional flux. Womanhood is a funny thing!

Thinking about you, Lisa.

I think I turn my phone off too early, and go to bed. But this morning, I work and immediately did my exercises, ahh I feel better already! Y'all have a blessed❤️day🙏!

The quiet of the morning brought me a quiet joy.❤️

Thinking about my sister Mary…sending her thoughts of strength and compassion and love. And you too Lisa as you both walk such difficult paths. 💞

I’ve been so behind in logging my miles - I’m so sorry!! Hope you’re doing well Lisa! When I’m walking I’m thinking any God’s incredible imagination that created all things. Amazing!!