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.
Little Kindnesses
This week I was the beneficiary of some little kindnesses that impacted me in such a big way I want to share. Here’s the scene. We were ready to head home from Ohio after a family visit. The drive, with stops, is about 10 hours. We’ve each driven it by ourselves. In...
Baseball and Words
If your family is like ours, stories come out of the woodwork when we gather together. This weekend we visited with Jerry's family - his sister, brother and lots of extended family and friends. There are always a few golden oldie stories that you can count on being...
It’s All About the Image
I grew up in a wonderful neighborhood in central New Jersey. Grandmom, and later my Uncle, lived in the house next door. I remember our sprawling yard, games of kickball and softball with the neighbors, and riding bikes to my friend's house around the corner. Summer...
I Lost Jesus
We often use puppets and role-play when communicating Biblical truth to students with intellectual impairments. On this particular Sunday, the students were re-enacting the story with puppets. At the end of the replay, as the students were relinquishing their puppets...
Rumors
Once upon a time, though this is a true story, I facilitated an informal support group of wives married to men with disabilities. Most of the ladies were older than me, most had little exposure to disability prior to their husband's accident or illness. None of them...
The Glass and Moving
Someday I will tally the actual amount of time that Jerry and I have lived alone since we were married, but for now I estimate it is about three years out of 23. We have had family, friends, and people in need live with us. Those experiences taught us a lot about...
In His Words
I am glad you stopped by Marriage Monday. You are in for a treat - my first guest blogger. And he is none other than my own husband, Jerry. You've heard plenty about him from me, now hear from him directly. I am sure you'll understand more why I love him so....
The Clash of Our Love Languages
We had had a couple of long months. Preparation for one of our largest ministry events of the year took much of my emotional strength. Jerry was representing the ministry at a significant conference in Washington DC that same weekend. At home, my mother was in her...
“Let Me Help You,” he said
Jerry and I are alike in so many ways, but love languages is not one of them. His is words of affirmation. I, according to my husband, am multi-lingual. Depending on the day, mood and circumstances I may need some time spent together, a hug, or to have him join me on...