by Joanne | Feb 17, 2014 | Devoted Living
We went away for a few days and much to our surprise, there were plenty of kids everywhere. We discovered there was a hockey tournament taking place in the area. We enjoyed watching the boys interact and horse around. We overheard, (OK so I eavesdropped as I am an...
by Joanne | Dec 21, 2013 | Christmas 2013
The other day, I answered the phone without looking to see who it was calling. {{DARN!}} Telemarketer. Interesting thing was that she got me hooked right from the start, pleasantly asking, “Do you still own your 2007 Toyota Highlander?” My husband works...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2013 | Christmas 2013
This time of the year is filled with promises. Promises of gifts, of time spent together with family and friends, of laughter and of remembering. I often find myself remembering all the promises that have been given to me. The promise that is born today. The birth of...
by Joanne | Sep 29, 2013 | Prayer
Yes, I do. I collect prayers. Old ones. More recent ones. Prayers are personal. Prayers are meaningful words. Prayers speak to my heart as they are one’s communication with our God. I am not sure how long ago I read this one but this week it came back to mind....
by Joanne | Sep 26, 2013 | Book Reviews
I recently had the pleasure of reading The Energy Bus for Kids: A Story about Staying Positive and Overcoming Challenges by Jon Gordon. It is a delightful book about a little boy, George, who tends to have a negative attitude as he goes through his school day. But his...
