by Joanne | Jun 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dear Jocelyn – You had your first birthday over the weekend, sweet girl. It is so hard to believe that an entire year has passed already. You have surely brought us much joy & laughter. There are a few things that I have noticed: You want to do things...
by Joanne | May 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Imagine…… That was me only all those years ago. White gown. A veil. Young. And here I was. Now. I never would have been able to imagine where life would take me. It certainly has taken me down roads that were included in my imaginations. But many that I...
by Joanne | May 30, 2013 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Dear Weary Mom – I know you can do it. The end is in sight. You have come this far so don’t give up! You can: make one more lunch help with one more homework assignment wash those school uniforms (or clothes) make snacks for the class chaperone one more...
by Joanne | May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
View. I thought to myself, “Well, it seems clear to me. She is right.” A little while later, I thought, “No. He seems right.” Then I had to think about it a little longer & begin to sort through all that was being said & presented. Yes,...
by Joanne | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
I woke so early this morning. I turned the coffee pot on, went to the family room to read & wait for it to brew. I read: You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you possess eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about...
by Joanne | May 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sophia recently did it! She got her ears pierced!!!! She was so proud of herself, announcing, “I didn’t even cry!”. Of course, she boasts of the fact, especially since we told her the story of how her own mother cried when she got her ears pierced....
