by Joanne | Aug 30, 2018 | Encouragement
I’m remembering the last day of our vacation from a year past. The morning was typical of me – out of bed at 5AM. The comforting aroma of the coffee dripping enveloped me as I waited for my first sips to fully awaken me. The kitchen was dark as if still...
by Joanne | Aug 22, 2018 | Encouragement
I had just finished giving her a bottle. Now I was free to sit and watch her. Just sit and take in all of her sweetness before me. I love holding her with her head by my knees so she is facing me and we can have eye to eye contact as we converse. Sure, it’s...
by Joanne | Aug 2, 2018 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
The thought had been in my head for several weeks. Yet I was frozen, unable to follow through with what I felt I should be doing. The small gift and card sat on my counter, nudging me each time my eyes came upon it. The book arrived just in time to push me hard enough...
by Joanne | Jul 24, 2018 | Encouragement
Vacations and moments take time to process. Perhaps it is just me, I am a slow thinker. Always have been. We’ve been home from vacation for a week now and I am still in processing mode. We rented a home in the mountains this year instead of by the lake. Who knew...
by Joanne | Jul 18, 2018 | Encouragement
What are you known for? It’s a good question to think on now and again. Let’s face it – we all have a reputation of some sort. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs...
by Joanne | Jul 13, 2018 | Encouragement
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Done. Seeing the word prompt last night, I headed to bed with no intent of writing. But this morning, I find I am yet reflecting on the word. Done – to be...
