Category Archives: Jonelle

Assorted thoughts in bullet points

I don't realize how much grief just makes me tired. While I can honestly and surely say that God protects and blesses and pours out His comfort on me...the small tasks just don't get done (like cooking, cleaning, or writing … Continue reading

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Hugs from God

I started several blog posts over the past few weeks, and nothing stuck. My 2nd daughter's birthday was yesterday, April 16. So, I thought I'd share the end of her story just the way I wrote it two years ago, … Continue reading

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A Mess

I have been thinking about how I need to continue to let go of the desire for the appearance of perfection in my life. While I have no desire to spend the time (or money) it takes to put on … Continue reading

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Puzzling Design

My sister and her family came to town for the holidays. We were able to celebrate our annual Family Fun Week—where we gather together from across the country as a whole group. For the past several years the adults have … Continue reading

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Choosing to Stay Home

Sarita asked her daughter Jonelle to write this guest column. I was talking with a friend over dinner several weeks back when she said, "I really want to stay home. But it just isn't possible. We really have to have … Continue reading

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What a blessing to stay home!

Since John and I are out-of-country, attending a conference of field staff from one of the mission agencies we support, I asked our second daughter, Jonelle, if she would write a "Word" in my behalf. She readily agreed. And what … Continue reading

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