A Sentimental Journey – Part 1

A Sentimental Journey – Part 1

What follows is the story of the day my daddy passed away, including some backstory for reference. I first wrote it back in 2005 for my original “AroundJoy” blog, where I used to write stories, even before I ever touched a hoop or started my business you...
A Sentimental Journey – Part 2

A Sentimental Journey – Part 2

This is Part 2 of the story about the day my daddy passed away. Part 1 was mainly a little family history and you can find it HERE…please read that one first. Originally written and posted  back in 2005, on an old blog I used, “AroundJoy”…I...
aRound Anniversary JOY

aRound Anniversary JOY

I didn’t always hoop. In fact,  I never even touched a hoop until I was 47 years old. Nevertheless, I have had abundant joy around me. With each passing year, each holiday, each birthday, each anniversary, each event, I reflect with more clarity. There is joy in...
Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mother

Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mother

There’s a Birthday party today in heaven for my mother…she shaped me into who I am and why I do what I do, you’ll soon read below. In many ways, I truly AM my mother at heart…but in many other ways, I am certainly NOT. All I know is I’m so...
Father’s Day Is Truly A Joy

Father’s Day Is Truly A Joy

  Father’s Day Joy? It’s Father’s Day…and if you’ve known me or even followed me for awhile, you’ll remember that my daddy passed away when I was just 21 years old. You’d think today would be a little sad for me, but...