by Joanne | Apr 26, 2015 | Prayer
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on...
by Joanne | Mar 21, 2015 | The Random Five
Yesterday was the official start of spring. The first day of spring began at 6:45 PM EDT. After this winter, we all needed to know the exact moment spring would arrive. “Google” and you will discover, I am telling the truth And then it snowed last night!...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2015 | The Random Five
Another weekend is here. We have had more snow and there’s more to come. The arctic blast doesn’t seem as cold as it used to which I am taking as a sign I am getting used to it. Not saying I am liking it just getting used to it. Let me share some of my...
by Joanne | Jan 20, 2015 | Book Reviews
I was married when I was twenty two and gave birth to my first child at the ripe old age of twenty four. I will never be able to forget the feeling of my first night with her in my hospital room. There she was all swaddled in her hospital gown with a cap on her head....
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2014 | Devoted Living
I have a favorite spot to read as I am sure we probably all do. For me, it’s right here …. In my desk chair, turned around so I can put my feet up on the back of the couch. I pull my blanket up over me and settle to read in my corner of the family room. It...