Joyce

The youngest of Sarah's children, 7 years old and full of life, is Joyce! Her unique and vibrant personality was seen in different ways when she was here last week.

She bravely played "Foursquare" with others many times older than her and did very well. She chased Ann's calico kittens and cuddled them as much as they allowed. She went swimming at the water park although it was rather a "cold" day for such.

She liked when I read her "Pooh" stories about Eeyore losing his tail or the one where he had a birthday and got 2 presents. One night she stayed with me, and her and I "slept in" while, others I will not name, got up bright and early to go garage saling. 

But this was the thing that impressed me the most:

One evening we were given "invitations" inviting us to meet in the basement at 7:30 (It doesn't matter if you're late, it said.). There was an air of mystery about her. So we all congregated at the appointed time. Joyce called the meeting to order and said, "What are we going to do for Jenny's birthday?" (Jenny being her older sister turning 14 that Saturday.) She proceeded to ask each one in turn what they were going to do. She wanted to make sure that Jenny was properly celebrated and took it upon herself to see that it happened! I can't imagine me at 7 years old, calling a meeting of my aunts and uncle to make sure they celebrated my sister's birthday!

I love her spunk, her joyful spirit, the light in her eyes! She has brought much joy to our family! And I wish... I still wish... for a little girl like her to call my own...