by Joanne | Apr 8, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
The other day, I had a melody stuck in my head. I found myself humming it – over & over. When I finally paid attention, I realized that it was “Desperado” by the Eagles. It had been a very long time since I last had heard the song. Funny how when...
by Joanne | Apr 2, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
I get the privilege of picking Sophia up from school two days a week. The conversation home is always a special treat – for me. But then, I have always loved my conversations with both of my children on the ride home from school. Those were special years to me....
by Joanne | Apr 1, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Today is Monday. The beginning of a new week. And a new month. We just came out of our Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, silent Saturday (my addition :)) & Easter. Easter – the day we honor the resurrection of Jesus. Our Lord. This morning I spent...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Last week, it was suggested to me that I add “categories” to my blog. It was explained to me that categories make it easier for people to navigate a blog. I thought it was a good suggestion. Soon I discovered that it was more difficult than it first...
by Joanne | Mar 27, 2013 | Devoted Living
I wonder if we have used the expression “Awesome!” to such an extent that the true meaning of “awe” has been lost on us. I decided to look up the word “awe” on dictionary .com yesterday: overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration...
by Joanne | Mar 26, 2013 | Devoted Living
So Jocelyn is on the move. She is crawling. Funny thing is – she does not come out of the family room. It is not that I have gated it. She just stays in the family room. It must be the room where the action seems to be happening – her sister, the toys, the...