by Joanne | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the best ways I learn is from people watching, especially children. I have had the joy of having both of my granddaughters while their parents work full time. Sophia taught me much and now that she is in school full time, Jocelyn is picking up the slack. Yes,...
by Joanne | Feb 26, 2014 | Encouragement
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. (Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, a writer & researcher). (as quoted in The Gifts of Imperfection...
by Joanne | Dec 19, 2013 | Christmas 2013
So our Christmas tree….. My husband and I went to get it by ourselves. The first time in many years that we are back to just the two of us. We decided to compromise on size – our children still wanting a very tall one, us wanting a much smaller one now. We...
by Joanne | Aug 12, 2013 | Devoted Living
I read something interesting the other day. Let me catch you up a bit…. Saul (later to be called Paul) is traveling to Damascus. He is blinded by a light & has an encounter with a Voice, not realizing yet that is is the Lord Himself. He is told to go...
by Joanne | Aug 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
{{Today I am linked with Lisa Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday. Five Minute Friday…. here is how it works. One prompt. Five minutes. Write unedited. Link up with others. Sheer joy & fun too!}} Story. We all have one. I love to hear one. There is something about a...