by Joy Dunlap | Mar 16, 2023 | Courage, Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Yes, I kissed the Blarney Stone. Not because I believed that stone would do anything (which I don’t) and not because I believed it has any special power (which it doesn’t) but because I wanted to experience it for myself. To see this...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 9, 2023 | Encouragement, Hope, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Beep.Beep.Beep.Beep. The sound seemed to be coming from me, but I checked my phone and that wasn’t it. Beep.Beep.Beep.Beep. People in the hospital waiting room turned to look at me. Beep.Beep.Beep.Beep. What was that? Could that...
by Joy Dunlap | Apr 21, 2022 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The rainstorm caught us by surprise. My friend and I were strolling along in the expansive tourist gardens enjoying our visit together when the rain started with sprinkles and rapidly moved into a downpour. We seemed to be at the...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 8, 2022 | Love, Rescue, Serve
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com It’s tough out there. In the world. Loneliness is increasing. Suicide rates are high. Close friendships are declining. Love is the answer. Love is the answer for the one who desperately needs someone to reach out. Love is the...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 7, 2022 | Encouragement, Hope, Rescue, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Change is often unexpected; other times we know it’s coming and even anticipate it. Last weekend we had unseasonably high temperatures in the mid-70s. Outdoor water aerobics, flip flops and summer shorts climate. By Monday it was...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 15, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The hawk perched on the tree branch waiting patiently for its prey. Fascinated by its presence, I watched to see what it might do. My attention wandered, and in that moment of distraction, the predator swooped down and grabbed its...
