Joy

This is Bob. Bob was born in my backyard about 18 months ago. He spent the first year of his life in the bushes behind my house. Last summer we befriended each other. He bravely came to me (with the encouragement of a little food) so we took him in. He lived inside for about three weeks, but then he begged to go out. Since then he comes and goes - never staying more than 24 hours at a time.

This is a picture of Bob just before Christmas surrounded by toys. All of them except for one were used by Charlie and Jack. He got a new "whip" toy. He loves them. He's been through three this year. He basically eats them.

So here is Bob in from the cold enjoying the sun surrounded by toys.

During this complicated Christmas season, it is good to remember that Joy is simple.