MEET JOAN BORTON
Journeying through Marriage, Disability and Faith
Joan has a truly authentic faith that is not afraid to look honestly at some of the murkier parts of life. She approaches life’s difficulties with humor, wit, and unshakeable trust in God. Her writing is a true reflection of who she is.
In His Rightful Place
Recently we enjoyed another visit with most of our nieces and one grand niece. The little one, "V" is about 19 months old. Each visit she has become a little more comfortable with her UJ (Uncle Jerry, who she currently calls "UUUUh"). Over her life we've seen her...
It’s All About Whose You Are
This past week I celebrated another birthday. As is typical these days with social media I received scores of greetings via Facebook, texts, instant messages, email and even a few paper cards (which seem to hold more and more value!). Some of the most interesting...
Ivan the Great
I was hosting a table to recruit volunteers at church this morning when an older gentleman I don't recall seeing before walked up holding a coffee cup. I asked if he was interested in learning about our event. He asked if the computers I had at my table could get to...
Not My Ebenezer or Is It?
This blog is named "Raising My Ebenezer" because it is a place I can memorialize in a way lessons I've learned, stories, and people important in my life. Ebenezer is often defined as "stones of remembrance." This weekend, while walking around Hollywood, I found...
An Ambition of a Quiet Life
When someone asks you what your goal in life is, what do you say? For some it would be to raise a happy and healthy family, for others to make enough money to be comfortable, another might say travel. There are scores of other responses people give. I have...
Timing is Everything
While reading Ecclesiastes 3 recently my thoughts were drawn back to our courtship. Though we had met face to face, most of our dating happened long distance - Jerry in Indiana and me in California. Phone, email, and a monthly visit made by one of us were our life....
Peace, Joy and Abundant Supply
A bit over a week ago our third and final week of Family Retreat ended. It feels like just yesterday and other times it seems like camp was ages ago. It was a tough summer for me in many ways, so getting to Family Retreat (FR) was a relief! Our final week of FR...
Our Family is Growing
If you've followed me for any length of time you realize how proud Jerry and I are of all our nieces and nephews. Our nephew and his wife have given us the joy of four "greats" and are expanding their family by two more children. We are so excited to meet these two...
Lane Lines of Grace
I am not a good swimmer, but I LOVE swimming, especially outside. Somehow the combination of the water and the sun doesn't just motivate me to exercise, but it provides a form of therapy for me. I start my laps by doing a variety of strokes (I like to call them...