by Joanne | Nov 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Value. “Value” according to several dictionaries means “the regard with which we think something deserves; the importance, the worth or...
by Joanne | Oct 17, 2018 | Encouragement
On Monday, I shared a few lessons learned from an ant farm in Jocelyn’s first grade class. You can read about it HERE. But I want to share further as there is a back story to the post. As my thoughts began to form and teach a few lessons, I asked my daughter to...
by Joanne | Aug 22, 2018 | Encouragement
I had just finished giving her a bottle. Now I was free to sit and watch her. Just sit and take in all of her sweetness before me. I love holding her with her head by my knees so she is facing me and we can have eye to eye contact as we converse. Sure, it’s...
by Joanne | Jul 10, 2018 | Book Reviews
I recently had the opportunity to read Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid. This book is like a breath of fresh air as Katie shares her own struggles with striving to get things done. Not just some things but everything. The...
by Joanne | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
The beads have been hanging on my computer for some time now. The tag reminds me: “Created with joy by – Gloria.” More so, they remind me to pray not only for Gloria but for the others as well. How can one even explain the love and concern which can...
