by Joanne | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
I had my two granddaughters for a few days while their parents celebrated their anniversary. Sophia is six years old and Jocelyn is soon to be two. They are as different as can be, as delightful as the other and they take delight in each other. Each of them brought to...
by Joanne | Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Migraines. I have had them for as long as I can remember although not to the intensity as of late. This past week has been the worst experienced, every one of my senses heightened beyond what was tolerable … Light was brighter. Sounds were louder. Smells were...
by Joanne | Apr 21, 2014 | Devoted Living
I did not grow up practicing Lent. As an adult, there have been years I have practiced Lent and some where I did not. I am not sure how it all quite happened but this season, I chose to lay down two things: I gave up bread so I would focus on Christ: The Bread of Life...
by Joanne | Apr 14, 2014 | Devoted Living
Growing up can be so difficult at times. Now that I am an adult, I look back on those days and realize how we each truly strive to find ourselves – who we are to be, who we want to be, the purpose of our lives and how to get there. Each stage of life presents it...
by Joanne | Mar 31, 2014 | Devoted Living
For the last few days, I have been introduced to many people. I try to remember the names and faces by associating a fact or experience to each person: an interesting occupation or hobby — stamp collector, doctor, student who also happens to be a retiree an...