Monthly Archives: September 2008

Waiting on God

Posted on September 29, 2008 by jottingjoan

The rain from tropical storm Ike left two feet of backed-up sewer water in my son’s basement. His black Sunday e-mail read, “Our basement flooded yesterday. Since our insurance excluded flood/sewer backup in the coverage, we will be on our … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Ike touches us

Posted on September 19, 2008 by jottingjoan

At 2 a.m. Sunday morning, I hunched up in front of the big screen television in the hotel lobby watching the projected trail of Hurricane Ike. Good ole’ Ike, it promised to drench nearly every member of our family. I … Continue reading →

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Aunt Marion’s legacy

Posted on September 12, 2008 by jottingjoan

Aunt Marion Springer’s interest in genealogical research extended far beyond her personal family history. As a senior clerk for Steuben County in Bath, N.Y. and member of the County Historical Society, her reputation spread across state lines. At 78, she … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Lindsay

Posted on September 5, 2008 by jottingjoan

Although some would say, “a just turned 14-year-old is an obvious candidate for an abortion,” the teenager wanted a baby. She did everything she could to stay pregnant – including following doctor’s orders to lie flat on her back in … Continue reading →

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