by Joanne | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today my thoughts turned to a day several years ago now, when I picked Sophia up from pre-school … We drove home with the sunroof open for the first time. It wasn’t long before I heard the question from the back seat….  “Mimi, can you open my window a...
by Joanne | Nov 8, 2017 | Devoted Living
“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.” (Philippians 3:1, NLT) In the early morning light, it was the one sentence that stood out from the entire passage. The author, Paul, continually reminds us to delight ourselves in the...
by Joanne | Jun 22, 2017 | Devoted Living
“… Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love …”. (John 15: 9b-10a, NLT) The words sit open before me for several days. They are familiar, no matter the version: “Abide in my love.” (ESV) “Make...
by Joanne | Jun 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
School is done for the students but not for the staff, so I have both girls for a few days. One can never tell what a day holds in store when one is with double the amount of bundled energy and personality. On Monday, we headed out to do some painting and creating at...
by Joanne | May 25, 2017 | Encouragement
Earlier this morning, as I turned to read my morning Bible Study, the memories flooded back … The diagnosis had taken us by surprise but we were assured the surgery could most likely all be done laparoscopically. We were disappointed when, midway through the...
