by JemB | Feb 1, 2016 | Ponderings
A couple weeks before mega snowstorm Jonas came through, we had a light dusting of the white stuff. It melted away very quickly because the ground was so warm. While driving around I noticed that every once in a while I would see a small patch of snow still holding...
by JemB | Jan 31, 2016 | God's love, Hope, Peace, Ponderings
In recent weeks it seems that Heaven has gained a lot of mighty fine people who are dearly missed here. I know that happens every day, but we seem to know more people who have made that journey recently. I was talking with a friend (and my chiropractor) about this as...
by JemB | Jan 29, 2016 | Disability, Hope, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
In early December I had foot surgery. Prior to surgery the Doctor told me that I would need about 2 weeks of no weight bearing and full elevation with icing to get the best results. He went on to say that I should be prepared to experience swelling for up to a year,...
by JemB | Jan 21, 2016 | Fun, Ponderings, Travel
99 Beautiful Places is a puzzle that I received as a Christmas gift this year (thanks again C). I started it a little over a week ago. I put some time into it on my own. The next day “our girls” (daughters of our heart*; you can read an early part of...
by JemB | Jan 19, 2016 | Friendship, Fun, Ponderings, Travel
A few weeks ago I shared an anecdote about my missing pink and brown moose sock. Imagine my surprise and delight when I brought in our mail and saw a small packet from a store that sounded “Alaskan” to me. How fun to open it up and find these – a...
by JemB | Jan 4, 2016 | Bible, Ponderings, Uncategorized
I am one of those who believes, and tries to live, the truth of the Christmas season throughout the year. Though we are now in 2016 and past the traditional “season” I am still working through insights I gained during the Christmas season. In a previous...