I’m not sure whether it was the beautiful tattoo on the back of her neck, or that she smelled like all the best essential oils blended together, but I immediately noticed her sitting there in the row in front of us at church. It wasn’t until she opened her mouth that I realized who she was. That was years… Read More
Everyday Blooms | Gwen Joynerwood
Having known me since I was a wee lass, not only is she like another mother, but she’s become a dear friend and mentor-figure over the years. In fact, she’s the sweet soul who prayed me through the discovery and recovery of sexual abuse in my childhood when we visited South Africa 11 years ago. I cannot think of… Read More
Everyday Blooms | Carol Boothroyd
How does one even begin to introduce someone who has transition from stranger to my friend, mentor and counselor in a matter of years. She has become to me a lighthouse in the storms of life. While I was initially struck by her poise and wisdom, it was her warmth, tenderness and refreshing transparency that quickly endeared her to me…. Read More