I’m going to admit something I’ve been trying to hide. I’ve been struggling lately. Actually, I’ve struggled with this for quite some time on and off. I’m a bit frustrated and overwhelmed, but mostly I’ve been feeling like nobody cares. It’s silly, really. An innocent joke made by a family member here. A small perceived […]
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JoJo’s Journey: 35 Years with Chronic Illness
Sorry I haven’t posted in several weeks, but a lightning strike took out 15 electrical items in our new home last month and one of them was my computer. It took me a few weeks to figure out that I could record a YouTube video from my iPhone and another to figure out how to […]
Read the rest of this entry »Having Fun With Insomnia
Having insomnia isn’t fun, but if you have to have insomnia, we can at least find the humor in it. Can I get an Amen? Here is a little video I called Fun with Insomnia. I have since added some insomnia JoJoisms to the list. They follow below. JoJoism#471: “It’s 2am and I’m wondering how […]
Read the rest of this entry »Living with Brain Fog: What it’s Like on My Cloud
I wrote this a while back as a Facebook Note. I copy and paste it here this week for those of you dealing with brain fog. It can be frustrating, embarrassing and…let’s face it…FUNNY! ———————————- You are making your breakfast, toast and butter, and you realize you need a knife so you go to the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Sometimes You Need a Pity Party
I don’t think you’d be human if you were sunshine and roses every day, especially in the face of chronic struggles and hardships. However, some will tell you you’re not a good Christian if you share that you are depressed or upset or frustrated. It’s not like the Lord doesn’t know you feel this way. […]
Read the rest of this entry »A new beginning
I’ve been writing and speaking about communication skills for the last 12 years with Art of Eloquence. I treasure my experiences and I pray I’ve made a difference both inside and outside the homeschooling community. That being said, I feel it’s time to move on to a new adventure. I can be a bit dense […]
Read the rest of this entry »I laugh in the face of roll overs
It occurred to me that I never did explain why my posts suddenly stopped in January. Life has been a bit crazy since I posted last. On January 18th, after traveling to Indiana to find our new home, we were involved in a car accident. My dh fractured his back and I fractured my hand. […]
Read the rest of this entry »For For Sale. But no ifs, ands or buts
Earlier this month, I saw a sign that looked just like this one. I had to read it about three times because it just didn’t make any sense. Then I realized what they meant. They are selling fors, just no ifs, ands or buts!
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