by JemB | Jun 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today, June 30, 2015 a second is being added to the Coordinated Universal Time. So for those of us who often lament that we wish we had a little more time in our day – after today we can breathe easier thank to this added second!Don’t believe me? Check...
by JemB | Jun 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here I sit with a full belly, and an eve fuller spirit. Yes, I expended a decent amount of emotional, spiritual, mental and physical energy this week. As we’ve sometimes talked about in orientation, we want to finish a week of Family Retreat knowing that we’ve left...
by JemB | Jun 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here I am on the eve of my 45th week at Spruce Lake, and my 50th week of Family Retreat with Joni and Friends. How did that happen? At the end of this summer I will have spent a full year of my life (52 weeks) at Family Retreat!Being the 15th year in a row of...
by JemB | Jun 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sunny days, cooler eveningsTime to just hang out with Jerry and laugh at “nothing” togetherSwimming, and relaxing poolside Beautiful flowersYummy mealsNot feeling rushedFriends – reconnecting with ones who know you well enough to walk in and say,...
by JemB | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
So, it’s been a while. I write so often in my heart and head, but seem to struggle with getting the time to put it to keyboard or paper. I appreciate those of you who encourage me with your comments (mostly on Facebook or in person) to not stray too far from...
by JemB | May 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
I had the blessing of having a mother-in-law and father-in-law who I loved and enjoyed; I only wish we’d have had more years together. They and my parents raised their families in different ways, yet with great love and desiring their children to know the...
