Comments on: A Few Thoughts on “Getting it All Done”

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:07:49 +0000

In reply to Jenelle Hovde. Hi Jenelle, I am so thankful that this blessed you. I can only imagine the challenges of also being a pastor's wife. That is a lot on your plate and a noble calling as your pour out into the hearts of others. So thankful that God's grace has been filling you up as you navigate your different rolls. I hope your school year gets off to a wonderful start!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:06:09 +0000

In reply to Dona. No problem, Dona! It happens all the time :D I can go back in edit it too, so I can do that for you ;) And thank you, friend. I would LOVE to catch up one of these days. Maybe we can meet up for dinner one day with Ash and Bev!

By: Jenelle Hovde

Jenelle Hovde — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:42:28 +0000

This blessed me so much! As a pastor’s wife, homeschooling mom, and now an agented writer, I find the management of time and projects a challenge. Love the chalkboard idea. I believe I’ll buy one and try that! So thankful for God’s strength and grace.

By: Dona

Dona — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:49:33 +0000

In reply to Dona. Apparently I can’t correct the typo. Autocorrect strikes again! Sigh. But I do truly love to read of your journey.

By: Dona

Dona — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:47:18 +0000

I like reading about your journey. You’re truly a special lady. Love and miss you! ❤️

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:13:47 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Morrill. Stephanie, I so understand. I struggle with this daily, and especially as each project ebbs and flows. It is so difficult to balance everything and I find that the grace portion of all this is one that I am in need of very often. <3

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:12:55 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Hi Ashley! And you as well! I hope you and your girls get off to a great school season. I think we're both ready for some fall weather around here. ;)

By: Stephanie Morrill

Stephanie Morrill — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:39:25 +0000

“It’s been a prayer of mine for several years now, that by keeping my writing below these other priorities, that God would help me fill in the cracks of time and energy—and He has been so faithful to supply.”

This idea has been such a battle for me since having my first kid 11 years ago. I’ve strained so hard to make both family and writing top priorities and it just doesn’t go well. I love this prayer, Joanne.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:18:36 +0000

Thanks, Joanne, for your insights!!! As ever, so well taught. Have a great school season my friend and cannot wait to read your next book!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:07:00 +0000

In reply to Paula Shreckhise. Thank you for visiting, Paula, and wow . . . I am amazed at all that you balanced. Hooray for your retirement, it certainly sounds hard earned! And double hooray that you get to spend it doing what you love --- reading! :D