by jo | Mar 23, 2009 | Everyday Stories
Well, I think I’ve mentioned before that the classes here are called “intensives” because they happen so fast and we only have one or two at a time. But this past week was just another little reminder that they are called that for a reason. I had...
by jo | Mar 11, 2009 | Everyday Stories
I just watched The Constant Gardener for the third time. It’s been over a year since the last time I watched it. It’s not a film to watch when I want to be entertained. its a film I watch when I need to be kicked in the butt. when I need to feel my gut...
by jo | Mar 11, 2009 | Everyday Stories
At least 1o people were shot in Alabama yesterday. 16 people were shot today in Germany, about 70 miles from where I live. I think it’s true of most everything in life that once you have a personal attachment/encounter with something, you’re much more...
by jo | Mar 8, 2009 | Everyday Stories
Yesterday was March 7, 2009. this day has been a hard day to face for the past five years. Yesterday marked five years since i became the youngest of 2 children, instead of the youngest of three. Five years since the first time I cried until i had no more tears. ...
by jo | Mar 5, 2009 | Everyday Stories
In my ministry Integration class they handed us a copy of this poem earlier this week, and it’s been on my mind the past few days. I think it exemplifies what I value and see as being “real” in life. I just wanted to share this with you guys. what...