by Joanne | Aug 22, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Parenting. It has brought highs and lows. Laughter and tears. Easy and challenging times. It’s been both the hardest and the easiest thing I have ever done in my life. Yes, both at the same time. There are probably many who feel the same way. It was easy, and...
by Joanne | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was Mother’s Day – the day to celebrate mothers everywhere. I will always remember the miracle of birth. Giving birth to my daughter, my first born, shook me to my core. After the activity settled down and everyone left my room, I was alone with this...
by Joanne | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
During April vacation, we were able to spend more time together as an extended family. We cooked, we baked, we barbequed, and shared meals together. All of these activities also included much conversation. During the course of various conversations, it quickly became...
by Joanne | May 10, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
With Mother’s Day having just passed, much thought was given to mothering, particularly parenting. There are challenges and rewards which come with parenting and yes, the rewards can outnumber the challenges. Yet there is no denying that parenting/mothering is a...
by Joanne | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve been praying for my children probably since they were born. My guess would be most parents do as well. Tucked away on the pages of 1 Chronicles is a king who also prayed for his family: “And now it has pleased You to bless the house of Your servant, that it...