by Jodie Barrett | Nov 1, 2016 | blessings, encouragement, featured, focus, grateful, Joy Dare, Uncategorized
Yesterday I fell and hit my head hard on a door frame. I sat on the floor, holding my head, feeling the knot developing, and I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, or both. After collecting myself and telling the dog, the cause of my fall, who was king of the...
by Donna Fender | Jul 27, 2016 | blessings, featured, joy, living for Christ, love, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized, Worship
He came to me quietly. “Do you think some of that voodoo tape would help?” Why yes, yes I do. Don’t freak out. I am a physical therapist and kinesiotape is a tool we use to assist with pain when warranted. I quietly told him where to place the tape...
by Donna Fender | Jun 6, 2016 | Beautiful, blessings, featured, Let's be women who, praise, Uncategorized
Earlier in the year, I went to see an eye doctor for a very extensive exam to see if I would be a candidate for corrective eye surgery. I have had bad vision my entire life with severe nearsightedness and a very bad astigmatism. After a couple of hours, the surgeon...
by Jodie Barrett | Jan 4, 2016 | blessings, encouragement, expectations, Faithfulness, featured, Uncategorized
Standing in the rain, I smiled and took a selfie. Thoughts of joy were running through my mind and I wanted to share a moment with the world. A moment that said, “Yes. It’s raining. It’s pouring. But I choose to dance even when it rains!”...
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 29, 2015 | blessings, featured, God's word, new year, Suzie Eller, Sweet to the Soul, Treasures, Uncategorized
So many things are passing through my thoughts as we approach 2016. Get ready for a little rambling! The last week of the year is often spent in reflection of how the last twelve months have passed so quickly and pondering all the blessings as the year slips through...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 22, 2015 | blessings, encouragement, Fall Session 2015 Sweet, family, featured, God's presence, Keeping it real in the chaos, prayer, Uncategorized
Sweet laundry! What? You girls know that I find joy in the laundry. Haven’t I rubbed off on you like a soft dryer sheet yet? This morning started early. The sun wasn’t up but the cat was! She’s a good cat. She comes into our bedroom and waits...