About four years ago I received a screenshot of my own writing. 

It was from Carol Joy. 

She wanted me to know that a few times a week she would screenshot my devotionals and send them to parents of her students in hopes to lift their spirits. 

She said, “Always keep writing.” 

She didn’t know, no one did, that I had been praying for God to let me know if I needed to keep that part of my ministry going or not. 

But that’s CJ. 

She was obedient. She was a cheerleader. A joy spreader. She was God’s girl. 

He used her every single day inside the four walls of her classroom and out because she let Him. 

She said yes. 

And that’s why she’s leaving behind the legacy that she is. Ashlee Lewis said it best – Carol Joy is a China Elementary legend.

So today, and every day, be a CJ. 

Say yes to God. 

Spread joy. 

Smile big. 

Compliment someone. 

And laugh. 

And because of Carol Joy, I will always continue to write. 

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will not overcome it.” John 1:5