Comments on: Jealous for Joy https://www.justjulieb.com/jealous-for-joy/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:54:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Eric https://www.justjulieb.com/jealous-for-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:07:43 +0000 http://www.justjulieb.com/?p=807#comment-49 Quimby,

You are such a smart and loving woman. I don’t have many (any) other friends like you. We have so many differences, but having known you, I am sure that you have one of the purest hearts around. Your devotion and joy inspires me.

I smiled so big when I saw the 5707 house. I loved that house too. What a gift it is that your house will give another family so many memories. I had pizza there. I loved the prints in the downstairs bathroom — (if you mess it… .) I even remember exactly where the toaster oven was. Definitely an impact.

love ya.

-E

]]> By: Just Julie https://www.justjulieb.com/jealous-for-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:21:47 +0000 http://www.justjulieb.com/?p=807#comment-48 What a gift to know someone as encouraging and loving as you are, Dorothy. I so look forward to your comments. Thank you. (For readers who might not know – Dorothy is my step-mom and friend, who took wonderful care of my father for over 25 years).

]]> By: Dorothy Sooter https://www.justjulieb.com/jealous-for-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:14:33 +0000 http://www.justjulieb.com/?p=807#comment-47 What a profound message you have written. I have always known that when people truly focus on themselves, there is very little happiness and no joy. I did not know you were a control freak? Makes me laugh cause it would fit in with what your dad told me after our first year of marriage. He said that I was the most non-observant person he had ever known. As long as he brought it to my attention I discovered he was one hundred percent accurate. I also decided that not observing some things was probably to my benefit so I accept the fact that I am that way but it is okay. I have also felt for many years that being content with oneself (am not sure that is a word) does bring some comfort and have been content with who I am. I know your dad defined me and going off in the direction that I am now is helping me to find some peace.
Again, I look forward to everything you write and pray that you will do a book some day. I just re-read one of your Christmas letters the other day and definitely felt joy while reading it. Love ya, Dorothy

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