Jul 7, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Joy Owens Went to Africa

Way back in April, I posted a blog series about Kurt and Joy Owens and their ministry, Snuggles for Sam. The ministry is in memory of their baby boy, Sam, who died of a serious heart condition in early 2010. I keep up with their family and their ministry by subscribing to their Caring Bridge page. My Africa Last spring was a season of deep grief for Joy. Many of us ached and prayed for her as she shared... read more

Jun 2, 2010 Posted by Jolene

God Doesn’t Waste a Hurt: Pt. 1

Most days, my google alert system is pretty ho-hum, because it only finds content with my key words in it when I put up a blog post. But once in awhile, google helps me find new friends and great new blogs. A Day in the Life of 4 Kids and a Dog Not too long ago, google introduced me to Mama Kat and her blog A Day in the Life of 4 Kids and a Dog. A mutual blog friend, Victoria Nelson, had recommended... read more

Aug 13, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Five Ways to Help When a Child is Hospitalized, Part 2

The previous post suggested five ways parents of hospitalized kids can respond when people offer to help. The longer your child’s illness lasts, the more ways people can assist you. Here are five more ideas for the people who want to make your situation manageable. Pet Care Arrange for someone to care for your pets in your home or provide “foster care” in theirs. Laundry Have someone... read more