by Joanne | Aug 10, 2013 | Encouragement
** This is a repost of a post from last summer. ..with a few changes. For the last three years, Sophia has swung on this: She has enjoyed & loved it. As she swings, we play, “I Spy With My Little Eyesâ€. Last week Poppy & I bought her this: She loved it...
by Joanne | Aug 1, 2013 | Encouragement
So Weary Mom – In thinking about you & knowing a blog needed to be written, I questioned what to write. In myself, I had nothing to offer today. And then I read these words in my book: But praise God – as far as we fall, we will never fall further...
by Joanne | Jul 15, 2013 | Encouragement
White noise: a random signal made by a flat, constant sound or pitch. The idea is to have a steady sound so that the brain cannot pick out one sound in particular, like a voice. Both my granddaughters have been good sleepers. As long as I set up the right environment...
by Joanne | Jul 12, 2013 | Encouragement
{Today I am linked with Lisa Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday. Five Minute Friday…. here is how it works. One prompt. Five minutes. Write unedited. Link up with others. Sheer joy & fun too!} Present. Of course, the first thought to come to my mind is the one...
by Joanne | Jul 1, 2013 | Encouragement
Have you noticed that life can be difficult? There is not one of us that has not faced our share of pain, heartaches, fears, rejections, betrayal, challenges or insults. We all face them at one point in time or another and thankfully, not on the same day. There are...
by Joanne | Jun 27, 2013 | Encouragement
So let’s talk about that trip to the mall. You know the one I am talking about. The one where you went to the mall with your two children & me. From the get go, things unraveled quickly. The whining for snacks & drinks. One not wanting to stay in the...