Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart

Remember that song? I remember singing it in Sunday School. It occurred to me sort of out of the blue last night that I have received one of the things that I always wished for and it brings me joy down in my heart.
I loved my big brother growing up and used to hang out in his room at night and talk and listen to what he thought on this and that. He looked out for me and I like that feeling. For whatever reason we haven't been so close in our adult years. I have always wished that my kids would be close and have the type of relationship where we can all spend time together and really enjoy it. It occurred to me last night, they really do. They keep in touch, enjoy hanging out together the times they are all in the same place at the same time now. They are supportive, encouraging, and keep each other grounded with the typical stuff siblings say to each other, but there is always the undertone of love and that no matter what we are family. I still pray that as their lives wind and turn, that they will always enjoy spending time together and with us and that they genuinely love each other. What better birthday present can a mom ask for than three great kids that bring me joy in my heart? I am blessed.