Along life's road There will be sunshine and rain
Roses and thorns, laughter and pain
And 'cross the miles
You will face mountains so steep
Deserts so long and valleys so deep
Sometimes the Journey's gentle
Sometimes the cold winds blow
But I want you to remember
I want you to know
You will never walk alone
As long as you have faith
Jesus will be right beside you all the way
You may feel you're far from home
But home is where He is
And he'll be there down every road
You will never walk alone
The path will wind
And you will find wonders and fears
Labors of love and a few falling tears
Across the years
There will be some twists and turns
Mistakes to make and lessons to learn
Sometimes the journey's gentle
Sometimes the cold winds blow
But I want you to remember where ever you may go
You will never walk alone
As long as you have faith
Jesus will be right beside you all the way
You may feel you're far from home
But home is where He is
And he'll be there down every road
You will never walk alone
Jesus knows your joy, Jesus knows your need He will go the distance with you faithfully
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
A tribute to Rach!
Most of you know my dear sister, Rach! I had the wonderful chance to live with her this past year! Since that time we've moved FAR away, but I'm thankful that I had the chance to get to know her better...
Rach:
I love you for so many reasons. I love that no matter what the circumstance, you can find something funny and cheer everyone! I love that when you laugh, you laugh with gusto! I love that you never, ever think inside the box. I love that you push me outside of my comfortable box. I love that you have a huge servant heart that is always thinking about others. I love that you love gifts and giving gifts. I love your zest for life! I love that you love and trust Jesus! I love you!
Happy Birthday my sister and my friend! :)
Jo
Rach:
I love you for so many reasons. I love that no matter what the circumstance, you can find something funny and cheer everyone! I love that when you laugh, you laugh with gusto! I love that you never, ever think inside the box. I love that you push me outside of my comfortable box. I love that you have a huge servant heart that is always thinking about others. I love that you love gifts and giving gifts. I love your zest for life! I love that you love and trust Jesus! I love you!
Happy Birthday my sister and my friend! :)
Jo
Happy Labor Day!
I hope you all had a relaxing day! Here is my day in pictures...
A delightful bike ride to the beach...this is what stories are made of...
Scenery along the way!
My improved living room with curtains, a little lamp and a happy picture purchased from a dear friend. :)
Beautiful Floridian Sky
A delightful picnic and ball game to end the day!
Changes with Jasmine...
Have you ever had one of those experiences where you recognize something, but you know that it has changed? For example, your best friend loses weight. You aren't around her for sometime. You see her again and you can't help but look at her repeatedly. Something familiar has changed. So, I've had this experience recently, only it wasn't with a human. No, my little Jasmine, my traveling companion, has changed. She and I have gone many miles together and yet here we are looking very differently...sadness, yet happiness, too! 
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thinking, Reading and Spending Time Alone
There are many things that I enjoy about the amount of time that I’ve spent alone recently. I’ve been able to catch up on some reading. Last Sunday I listened to a Ravi Zacharias’ book entitled "The Grade Weaver." Although there was a bit too much room left for a lack of choice on human shoulders, I found it to be encouraging and rather invigorating! God has a vested interest in our lives, in making sure that we are following after Him. He is patient and diligent in shaping us into His image. It has been my experience that this process is somewhat painful and taxing, yet when I realize the purpose, (His best interest.) my mind focuses on how I can respond to my surroundings to make the best growth in my relationship with God.
Yesterday I received a temporary library card. There is a small/cute library here in Hobe Sound. I found two more books on CD that I have been enjoying. In my car, I’m listening to Max Lucado’s "It’s Not all About Me." This is simply a good reminder to me that God is definitely in the center. I like the example of the sun being the center of the solar system. This book is rather simple, yet I’m enjoying it.
I also got John Eldredge’s book "Waking the Dead." This one is rather interesting and I have definitely found some things that I disagree with, but it is interesting as well. I wish some of you were closer so that we could chat about it. (If you are close and would like to chat….Just give me a call! J)
Another happy book that I picked up was A.W. Tozer’s "The Pursuit of God." This one is a little meatier. It has been absolutely wonderful so far. I’ll have to post some quotes later. Very encouraging!
The last little book that I got with my 5 book limit for a temporary card was "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" written by Avi. I read this book repeatedly as a pre-teen. I couldn’t remember all of the intricacies of the story, so I thought I’d try it again. I’m interested to find what was so intriguing to me when I was that age. I’ll have to post later and let you know. It may have impacted me more than I realize.
Well, I said that this is what I’m enjoying about being alone. I haven’t mentioned what I don’t enjoy. That list might be a little too long and depressing. I’m thankful for times of thinking, though and times of being alone.
Jo
Yesterday I received a temporary library card. There is a small/cute library here in Hobe Sound. I found two more books on CD that I have been enjoying. In my car, I’m listening to Max Lucado’s "It’s Not all About Me." This is simply a good reminder to me that God is definitely in the center. I like the example of the sun being the center of the solar system. This book is rather simple, yet I’m enjoying it.
I also got John Eldredge’s book "Waking the Dead." This one is rather interesting and I have definitely found some things that I disagree with, but it is interesting as well. I wish some of you were closer so that we could chat about it. (If you are close and would like to chat….Just give me a call! J)
Another happy book that I picked up was A.W. Tozer’s "The Pursuit of God." This one is a little meatier. It has been absolutely wonderful so far. I’ll have to post some quotes later. Very encouraging!
The last little book that I got with my 5 book limit for a temporary card was "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" written by Avi. I read this book repeatedly as a pre-teen. I couldn’t remember all of the intricacies of the story, so I thought I’d try it again. I’m interested to find what was so intriguing to me when I was that age. I’ll have to post later and let you know. It may have impacted me more than I realize.
Well, I said that this is what I’m enjoying about being alone. I haven’t mentioned what I don’t enjoy. That list might be a little too long and depressing. I’m thankful for times of thinking, though and times of being alone.
Jo
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Following the Rules
Tonight I heard a delightful talk! Bless the speaker's heart! : ) If we have committed to be connected to a certain organization, group, or cause, it seems to make sense that we should follow the rules of those involved. Sometimes these rules are outlined clearly and other times they are underlying/unwritten rules.
Please understand, I'm not advocating mindless obedience without questions. However, if I have assessed the organization and feel that what it has to offer is valuable enough to join, then I should follow the rules.
When I bust out from under the outlined boundaries, I may be the cause of relational difficulties, negative influences, and many other negative effects.
I think that in such matters relationship usurps my own agenda/wants.
Well I think I've been sufficiently vague in my presentation here. If you have followed these rambling thoughts of a tired teacher on Thursday evening, I'd love to hear what you think.
Jo
Please understand, I'm not advocating mindless obedience without questions. However, if I have assessed the organization and feel that what it has to offer is valuable enough to join, then I should follow the rules.
When I bust out from under the outlined boundaries, I may be the cause of relational difficulties, negative influences, and many other negative effects.
I think that in such matters relationship usurps my own agenda/wants.
Well I think I've been sufficiently vague in my presentation here. If you have followed these rambling thoughts of a tired teacher on Thursday evening, I'd love to hear what you think.
Jo
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Fourth Grade
I have been blessed with a very sweet class! If LaRae is reading this...I wish you could see this group. They look a little more like the video! :)
We wrote in our journals the other day and one of my little guys ended his entry with..."well that's all for now..." So sweet!
The curriculum is pretty daunting in the Fourth Grade. We're very excited about it, though! The students have already started their insect collections. I'm a little nervous about the size of the bugs!!!
My last BLOG had the word 'snakes' in it. In my rush to finish the BLOG, while sitting in my car, I forgot to include the story.
Lucas and I (when he was still here) decided to take a little walk Sunday evening, after church. We were on our way back from the beach and chatting away about I'm not sure what.... All of a sudden, I happened to look down! I could just barely make out the outline of a snake in front of me! Unfortunately, I was already in stepping motion and couldn't stop myself! Behold, I stepped upon the snake a let out quit a large yell while beginning to run. Sadly, I was wearing a long jean skirt. Well, if you run in skits often, you know that they have a tendency to wrap around one's legs. Sure enough my skirt began to do just that. I'm sure you know what I was thinking! Could that snake still be with me?!!! This resulted in more noise, which was ridiculed by the dear, loving brother! Thankfully my trusty heart made it through the episode and I haven't seen another one since! :)
I hope your day is better! :)
Jo
We wrote in our journals the other day and one of my little guys ended his entry with..."well that's all for now..." So sweet!
The curriculum is pretty daunting in the Fourth Grade. We're very excited about it, though! The students have already started their insect collections. I'm a little nervous about the size of the bugs!!!
My last BLOG had the word 'snakes' in it. In my rush to finish the BLOG, while sitting in my car, I forgot to include the story.
Lucas and I (when he was still here) decided to take a little walk Sunday evening, after church. We were on our way back from the beach and chatting away about I'm not sure what.... All of a sudden, I happened to look down! I could just barely make out the outline of a snake in front of me! Unfortunately, I was already in stepping motion and couldn't stop myself! Behold, I stepped upon the snake a let out quit a large yell while beginning to run. Sadly, I was wearing a long jean skirt. Well, if you run in skits often, you know that they have a tendency to wrap around one's legs. Sure enough my skirt began to do just that. I'm sure you know what I was thinking! Could that snake still be with me?!!! This resulted in more noise, which was ridiculed by the dear, loving brother! Thankfully my trusty heart made it through the episode and I haven't seen another one since! :)
I hope your day is better! :)
Jo
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