Monthly Archives: June 2007

one mother’s choice about drug abuse

Posted on June 29, 2007 by jottingjoan

The choices of drug addicted loved ones impact their families as a local couple learned after their smart, beautiful daughter began using drugs. They drug abuse came to the fore in the months after the girl’s favorite grandmother – who … Continue reading →

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Living the faith everyday

Posted on June 25, 2007 by jottingjoan

The sermon Sunday grabbed my attention. Not because the substitute preacher ranted and raved. No, all he did was speak simply of the struggle to live out his faith every day – including in the sports arena. Since it was … Continue reading →

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Happy is the bride with friends and family

Posted on June 19, 2007 by jottingjoan

Our second granddaughter’s wedding ceremony demonstrates the component of family sacrifice necessary for any couple to succeed in sharing their lives together. It began when a friend gave the bride an new formal gown with a chapel length train and … Continue reading →

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chump change

Posted on June 11, 2007 by jottingjoan

Money is money is what I say, honey. And, loose change is just as good as wadded up dollar bills or crisp tens. Okay, I admit, $10 worth of chump change weighs a lot more than to have a ten-dollar … Continue reading →

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measuring time not handyman’s strength

Posted on June 4, 2007 by jottingjoan

My husband waved off the time required to re-build the deck at my daughter and son-in-love’s house, “We’ll have it done in a day.” He assured me I would be home Monday to tackle some long neglected odd jobs – … Continue reading →

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