Joy was married for 35 years to John, a wonderful man who has now graduated from this life's school. She is a mom and grandma who loves to read, write, crochet and spend time with family and friends. Her first book, Life Moments with Joy, was published on December 5, 2017. Two years later her second book came out, More Life Moments with Joy. In January of 2021 she completed her third book, The Challenge. Her fourth book, Either Way, It’s Okay, was published January 2023. The story of her husband’s three-year three-cancers journey filled with intimacy, laughter and grief. Ultimately whether he lived or died, the journey was in God’s hands. She began blogging in 2010 and you can find her articles there - thewordsbydesign.com.