by Joanne | Mar 31, 2011 | Encouragement
This title brings me such warmth as I remember reading this book not only to my own children but to so many children over the years. How the children marvel at the manner in which Sam-I-Am chases his friend, trying to convince him to eat such an unlikely meal. And...
by Joanne | Mar 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday the mom of a friend was diagnosed with lymphoma. We talked on the phone, trying to make sense of the shock that she was experiencing. It became quickly apparent that life was going to change significantly for their family. So much that is yet to come lies in...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
How easily we can joke about forgetfulness when we are not at a point in life where it presents a problem. How often I have uttered, “Oh it’s my Alzheimer’s!â€, when I have forgotten to do something. But a change occurs in the way we regard that disease when...
by Joanne | Mar 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
This morning something so simple, yet so profound was taught to me by Sophia, just 3 years old. She asked me for a piece of toast. Nothing unusual about that as she always asks for toast at some point in the morning. Yet this morning was different. Upon giving it to...
