MEET JOAN BORTON
Journeying through Marriage, Disability and Faith
Joan has a truly authentic faith that is not afraid to look honestly at some of the murkier parts of life. She approaches life’s difficulties with humor, wit, and unshakeable trust in God. Her writing is a true reflection of who she is.
And Then There Was One
The two weeks of waiting between Jerry’s biopsies and learning the results were difficult. We had plenty to keep us busy, including appointments almost every other day, to give everyone who requested, insight into my bodily systems in preparation for surgery 12/30....
Hurry Up and Wait
Thank you for all the care expressed since my recent post. Your kind words are an encouragement to me and Jerry. Today we had my first visit with an oncologist. We’d heard many positive comments about him from friends. They were right! We liked him and feel confident...
Surprised in the Waiting
Well, this didn’t go as we expected. My husband had a biopsy. We’re anxious to get the results because he feels like something is not right in his body. We’re trying not to worry. We’re praying. Yet still preparing ourselves for the potential of the big C diagnosis....
An Open Letter to Caregivers
To My Fellow Caregivers: Today is November 1, and the start of National Family Caregivers Month. I considered writing a post each day this month about a family caregiver. But I know so many. How would I pick and choose? I couldn’t get everyone highlighted in just 30...
A Travel Companion or Constant Companion?
While planning the details of an upcoming trip, God reminded me I am never alone.
A Diamond in the Rough . . . or Not
I became a Borton in 1995. But it wasn’t until this week that I reached a level other Borton women have experienced. Read about it here.
Please Join A Book Launch Party
Authors often compare the publishing process as a birth of their book baby. Though I’ve never birthed a child, I can resonate with the pangs of delivering a book. Babies and new moms get baby showers. Book babies and their author get a Book Launch Party (but you don’t...
Vulnerability Revealed
Vulnerability. Much easier to talk about and expect from others than to live that way ourselves. After all, one definition is to be exposed and open to attack. Rarely do we want to put ourselves in that position. Yet we long for authenticity. I came face to face with...
A Big Toe and the Grace of God
Caregiving friends, do you ever get smug? You know, self-satisfied, puffed up, or feeling an air of superiority in your caregiving role? The time that comes most readily to mind for me is when a news story came out several years ago. It was the sad news that...