by Joanne | Feb 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all …” (2 Corinthians 5:14, NIV) “Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I shared how 500 pregnant women showed up for Mama Kits in Katwe, Uganda when The Lulu Tree only had 100 kits to give out. The turnout far exceeded anyone’s expectations. We also came to realize we had to make a way for The Lulu Tree to go back...
by Joanne | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. All of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is …. Focus. We were playing with blocks the other morning – just Jocelyn and I – when she noticed...
by Joanne | Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Both girls were sick so I went over to babysit them in their home. That is quite a different experience than being on my own turf. They were excited to play with their toys and games with me. The morning flew with playing KerPlunk, Cooties, Feed the Pig and...
by Joanne | Jan 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
“What are you doing?”, I asked. “Nothing”, she replied. But I had heard the sounds and knew exactly what she was doing. “Don’t touch my computer”, I warned. The next thing I knew her little three year old self came bounding...
by Joanne | Jan 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. All of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is …. Quiet. The call came yesterday, “Can you pick Sophia up from school today?” With one...