by Joanne | Oct 9, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The day is forever etched in my mind. He asked for his woolen cap from his hospital bed, but it was not in his bag that day. She reached for a towel to make a “cap†of sorts. I reached for my phone and texted, “When you come in, can you bring a new wool cap with...
by Joanne | Sep 25, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The words stand out … “So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here.†(Ephesians 3:13a, NLT) If we were to be truly honest with ourselves, it is so easy to lose heart. “To lose heart†is defined as â€to give up; to give into trouble; to become...
by Joanne | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
As some may know by now, I have watched each our three granddaughters up until the time they began school. It has been a blessing beyond which I have words, bringing much love, joy, laughter, and memories. One of our favorite things to do each afternoon, after nap...
by Joanne | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
God is love. We hear it often, perhaps even say it. It is such a simple statement, yet the most powerful of all statements. God loves us for ourselves, and not for anything we can do or give Him. We cannot cause God to love us more, or less, than He already does. Yet...
by Joanne | Sep 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again. On any Wednesday night, I can faintly hear the sound of the marching band as they practice. It brings back fond memories of those years our daughter was on the football field, playing her instrument, marching, and learning new...
