by Joanne | Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have been thinking about parenting since I wrote this post . I have mostly been reflecting back on my parenting & then thinking forward on my “grandparenting”. I desire to do both with excellence. What has come to mind is these expressions that I...
by Joanne | Sep 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Life has a way of teaching us lessons that stay forever ingrained. The lesson marks us, leaving us permanently changed. Eyes are opened. Yesterday was one of those days for me. I was in the classroom. The lesson? Condescension. I was treated with such condescension...
by Joanne | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Never underestimate the power of a calendar. Never underestimate the power of a calendar that has verse a day! Never, ever underestimate the power of God’s Word!!!! This week has been a week of struggles. Not necessarily my own but yet of knowing that friends...
by Joanne | Sep 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
There’s a particular commercial on TV that I see frequently. You do as well. It is for a monitoring device for the elderly. You know the one I am talking about. It shows a woman, older but clearly not elderly, having fallen in her bathroom & crying out...
by Joanne | Sep 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ever notice that life is filled with moments? Perhaps it is even merely a collection of moments, strung together, that comprise a life meaningful & purposeful. Sunday I had a moment, while at church, during the worship portion of our service. I was holding...
by Joanne | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
This morning I called Lisa & asked her to send me a particular photo which happened to be on her phone. All of a sudden she was hysterical laughing to the point that I could not even understand what she was saying. She finally was able to tell me to get my phone...
