by Joanne | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today my thoughts turned to a day several years ago now, when I picked Sophia up from pre-school … We drove home with the sunroof open for the first time. It wasn’t long before I heard the question from the back seat….  “Mimi, can you open my window a...
by Joanne | Mar 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Routine. My routine has been the same for years now. Waking up before the rest of the house, I grab my coffee which is always waiting for me because it’s...
by Joanne | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the greatest joys of my life has been that of motherhood. It has also been one of the greatest sources of frustration, tears, and pain. Every parenting journey has its ups and downs, peaks and valleys, laughter and tears. And I would do it all again for it was...
by Joanne | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Provide. ‘Provide’ seems easy to define – to supply or equip with what is needed. The opposite of provide would be to withhold or deprive. God...
by Joanne | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Tired. Tired – drained of strength and energy. So many are feeling it this week. The harsh storms, both physical and spiritual, sap us of the ability to...
by Joanne | Mar 5, 2018 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Those first believers were a odd bunch to bring together and so representative of all of us. They were able to face challenges and difficulties most of us would run from and yet as we read their stories, we find encouragement and inspiration to live our lives. For...
