by JemB | Jul 27, 2021 | Bible, Instructions for Life
A few weeks ago, I noticed multitasking reentered my life. It slyly slipped in when I was playing a game on my phone even though I was talking to someone while the tv filled in background noise. Another time I was reading a book while watching (not) television. “What...
by joanborton | Feb 8, 2021 | Bible, Instructions for Life
After taking stock on how grit impacted my past year, focus became my word for 2021. Now that the new year is four weeks old, it is time for my first monthly focus check. Though focus is a commonly used word, I like to have its meaning clear in my mind....
by JemB | Jan 18, 2021 | Caregiving, Disability, Family, Self Care
Arranging a long weekend away for me every few months is one of the many ways Jerry expresses his care for me. A group of guys from church volunteer to help with his evening and morning routines. I am free to travel, hole up and sleep, write, or any other...
by JemB | Jan 9, 2021 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Prayer
I never saw myself as a word-of-the-year person. I never considered the idea. . . . . .Until three years ago, after moving to a new state. There was nothing mystical or ethereal, I just sensed that...
by JemB | Dec 2, 2019 | Family, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
Have you ever had someone describe the behavior of a family member and you thought, Who are they talking about? That’s not the person I see at home? This seeming dichotomy makes sense to me. Most of us were taught to be our best when we are in public. Home needs to be...
