by Joanne | Dec 5, 2018 | Devoted Living
This morning, I am finding my thoughts turning to Mary and motherhood … I will always remember the miracle of birth. Giving birth to my daughter, my first born, shook me to my core. After the activity settled down and everyone left my room, I was alone with this...
by Joanne | May 29, 2018 | Encouragement
Memorial Day – the official start of summer! After the awaited long weekend, planting flowers, and a barbequed burger, it can be hard to settle back into the routine of school. I edited this post as I thought today may be a good time to encourage my mama friends...
by Joanne | May 1, 2018 | Book Reviews
Two of the most exciting times in my life were during my pregnancies. Each pregnancy was as unique and different as night and day. Each week brought mounting apprehension and joy as the time approached for our new arrival. In her new book, Daily Wisdom for the Mommy...
by Joanne | Feb 15, 2018 | Encouragement
The phone call came, “Please pray. They are both sick.” The words brought to mind this post, making it seem like the time to re-post it. Years ago, in the throes of toddlerhood and probably complaining about the “terrible two’s, someone responded,...
by Joanne | Aug 29, 2015 | The Random Five
The days were a little bit cooler and drier this week and it felt good. Playing outside with the girls, I noticed the subtle changes in the yard. The smells of fall are in the air. And here are the wonderful posts which also caught my attention this week: 1) Lord of...