Rugged Beauty

One of the blessings in my life that gives me great joy is that we get to travel . . . a lot!  Especially for a family affected by disability.  I grew up in New Jersey and when I moved to Denver to go to school my Dad told me that I was a western girl and would never...

Sleep – the beauty of it all!

To say our summer (or if you want, even go back to spring!) has been a whirlwind and packed way too full would be a significant understatement.  This past Saturday evening we returned from a 10 day trip to southern CA.  We spent a few days with friends and then a week...

Caregiver, Caretaker of just plain Suitable?!

If you follow Jerry or me on Facebook. or in real life (what a concept!) you likely know we are in southern CA this week at the Joni and Friends Home Office.  We are here because as a ministry overall we are changing the software we use for our donor relations...

Going Home Again

Years ago a friend told us he had reached the “Didn’t Used to Be There” age.  That’s what his kids labeled it after they grew tired of hearing him say, “Well, that didn’t used to be there” as he drove around his home area....

A Blessing of Horseradish

The day after . . . . and another year of Family Retreat is now in the memory books (and my tired body!) and the hundreds of photos and videos floating around Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Three wonderful weeks, each very different, yet very full of HOPE...