by JemB | Oct 30, 2015 | Disability, Family, Friendship, Marriage, Ministry, Uncategorized
Three of the questions I am most frequently asked: How did you meet Jerry? Have you ever met Joni? When did you start working for Joni and Friends? Questions 1 and 2 are relatively easy to answer (in the opposite order), and number three takes a little more...
by JemB | Oct 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
On our last full day by the ocean we took another walk. This was one of three days the winds and rains allowed us to spend a significant time outside. Several “locals” stopped us to comment on the nice weather now; when they learned we’d been there all week they...
by JemB | Oct 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Earlier this week we began the process of planning for next year at our ministry office.We had some excellent discussion on the back side of planning.By that I mean, not the specifics of what we want to do, but the underlying foundation of what and why we do.The...
by JemB | Sep 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you have followed my blog for some time, you know that I have sometimes had a gap of time in between posts. Let me tell you about this last one. I enjoy writing. It is a way that I can process experiences and thoughts. It is also a way for me to keep record of the...
by JemB | Aug 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today was our Family and Friends Picnic. When I say “our” I mean Joni and Friends Greater Philadelphia. It’s a bit like a family reunion. Everyone who is a part of the Joni and Friends family is welcome to attend. Those who come include families...
by JemB | Aug 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
This was written on a board in the first room I walked into this week at Spruce Lake!Spruce Lake . . . sitting here in my cozy little nook pondering memories as I think back to some of the other weeks of Family Retreat I’ve been blessed to be part of here.This week is...
