by JemB | Apr 30, 2018 | Family, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
Someday I will tally the actual amount of time that Jerry and I have lived alone since we were married, but for now I estimate it is about three years out of 23. We have had family, friends, and people in need live with us. Those experiences taught us a lot about...
by JemB | Apr 23, 2018 | Bible, Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
I am glad you stopped by Marriage Monday. You are in for a treat – my first guest blogger. And he is none other than my own husband, Jerry. You’ve heard plenty about him from me, now hear from him directly. I am sure you’ll understand more why I...
by JemB | Apr 16, 2018 | Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Vulnerability
We had had a couple of long months. Preparation for one of our largest ministry events of the year took much of my emotional strength. Jerry was representing the ministry at a significant conference in Washington DC that same weekend. At home, my mother was in her...
by JemB | Apr 9, 2018 | Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday
Jerry and I are alike in so many ways, but love languages is not one of them. His is words of affirmation. I, according to my husband, am multi-lingual. Depending on the day, mood and circumstances I may need some time spent together, a hug, or to have him join me on...
by JemB | Apr 2, 2018 | Bible, Family, God's love, Hope, Marriage, Marriage Monday
Holy Week was last week. Easter was yesterday. Today life returns to normal. Or does it? If the reality of Easter means anything it means change. The One who conquered death rose to new life. By doing so he changed the course of history, and each of our lives. Maybe...
by JemB | Mar 26, 2018 | Disability, Family, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
Recently I came across some papers from our pre-marital counseling. On the bottom of the page I had practiced writing my soon to be new name, Joan Borton, several different ways. Most young girls engage in this practice with a first crush, a serious boyfriend, and...