by Joan Borton | Mar 17, 2023 | Reflections
When you see someone with a disability in your community, what do you do? Jerry identified five responses he observed: Brave Little Soldier In this scenario, one looks at the person with pity and can only think of how difficult their life must be. Words don’t...
by Joan Borton | Jan 25, 2023 | Reflections
“Wake up.” “Seven.” “Page Down.” “Four.” “Go to sleep.” This sequence, or one very similar, is a familiar sound in our Page 42 Writers’ Critique Group. Some of our members use voice activated software to write. When it is one of their turns to share their critique,...
by Joan Borton | Jan 11, 2023 | Reflections, Why We Exist
Did you set any New Year’s goals? We did. As 2022 drew to a close, our team reflected on the year, prayed and wrote out the plans/goals we believe God is asking us to focus on in 2023. Here’s an overview of them. We’d love your feedback! Communication Write and post...
by Joan Borton | Sep 7, 2022 | Caregivers, Reflections
Most of us think about Labor Day as a day for eating hot dogs and hamburgers, getting that last taste of fresh farm stand produce, and signifying the beginning-of-the end of summer. Where I grew up in Maryland, it also represented the last day of childhood freedom...
by Joan Borton | Apr 6, 2022 | Reflections, Stories
My Brother, Zach Hello all, it is Joshua Helms bringing you another article. The wonderful people at Luke 14 Exchange have asked me to write a piece about World Autism Awareness Month, which is very near and dear to me on a personal level. I do not think I...
by Joan Borton | Feb 21, 2022 | Leadership, Reflections, Stories
Our thanks to Josh Helms, MA a middle school and high school history teacher and blogger for researching and writing this post. We are happy to share it with you as we celebrate President’s Day. You can follow Josh’s writing at...