The joy of joy

It's small things that make you smile and happy. In my case, recently, a text message. A friend of mine was, before I knew her, in a very unhappy marriage with a husband who belittled her, made her feel awful about herself, made her, a beautiful kind-hearted lady, think nothing of herself. She then spent around a decade raising her 5 beautiful, talented and kind children by herself after he left her (all now adults). Despite this, he actually left her. She went through such difficulties financially, had such difficulty getting a job that was permanent that she was happy in, she was lonely and had difficulties but she never ceased praising God for what she had and making the best of her situation. Around 3 years ago, she met a wonderful man who she married- I sang for the wedding last year. We were texting each other and I asked how life was (she has moved now) and this was her reply:

It's REALLY well thanks. B is SUCH a lovely guy, I thank dear God 4 him! He makes me life worth living, such a sweet, tender darling. I love living in W____ in our little flat and am enjoying my new job at B________

This simple message filled me with such delight, joy and a sense of relief. That lady deserves the joy she has found and it is all the more sweeter for the difficulties she has had to bear over the years. Her patience and perseverence humbles me. Have you received a message recently which fills you with such joy