tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.comments2014-02-15T09:45:05.469-06:00Becoming Pastor MOMJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726396590074699889noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-30269803951072863872014-02-15T09:45:05.469-06:002014-02-15T09:45:05.469-06:00Hi Joanna! My name is Chelsey Hillyer, and we over...Hi Joanna! My name is Chelsey Hillyer, and we overlapped in our time at Eden a bit. I came across your blog when I was looking up mom/pastor blogs. Just thought I'd make note of this small world and say, 'Hello!' And...now I must stop procrastinating and work on my sermon! Blessings on you and your family.Chelsey D. Hillyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07425170158158777408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-42322399484021130602013-10-08T12:43:57.104-05:002013-10-08T12:43:57.104-05:00Great pictures, Joanna! I'm Heather and I was ...Great pictures, Joanna! I'm Heather and I was wondering if you would answer my question I have regarding your blog! If you could email me at Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com I would greatly appreciate it :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104895709983001125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-80951030331583430602013-09-13T15:23:35.822-05:002013-09-13T15:23:35.822-05:00So excited to read your birth story! I'm so h...So excited to read your birth story! I'm so happy for you all!Jen Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-34324952595195493702013-09-13T14:40:12.121-05:002013-09-13T14:40:12.121-05:00Congratulations.Congratulations.Opus T. Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806236576348287466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-13397873612181952292013-08-18T14:52:28.095-05:002013-08-18T14:52:28.095-05:00All adorable pictures. But I especially love the d...All adorable pictures. But I especially love the disapproving face.<br /><br />MartinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-21256014415577040142013-08-05T13:21:19.103-05:002013-08-05T13:21:19.103-05:00How exciting for you all! And I LOVE red houses, I...How exciting for you all! And I LOVE red houses, I can already tell it's charming! Can't wait to see more pictures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381771401469751911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-61593752466637714552012-11-17T10:55:09.942-06:002012-11-17T10:55:09.942-06:00Thank you Alana! You made my day! I'm so gla...Thank you Alana! You made my day! I'm so glad you find it meaningful. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726396590074699889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-35655998640174655482012-11-16T11:51:09.972-06:002012-11-16T11:51:09.972-06:00This blog is simply breathtaking, Joanna. I love t...This blog is simply breathtaking, Joanna. I love the photos. I so wish there had been something like this for me when I was a young mom. I wouldn't have needed the pastor part since I was a teacher then. But, for a working mom, the observations about the milestones, dealing with routine baby stuff and other people's expectations would have been so helpful. To be a young mom, and a new pastor and a wife and to have access to this blog is such a gift for those in the same place! God bless you and your family! Pastor Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06455999224543002453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-50522626030253004132012-11-05T18:13:32.290-06:002012-11-05T18:13:32.290-06:00You couldn't of said it better! How about why ...You couldn't of said it better! How about why does your child keep pulling down your top? Can't you stop him or wear something else? <br />The kid would pull down a turtle neck to grab my boobs. There's no stopping him. They should be lucky he doesn't pull it up like at home.Joanna Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-16333647710782279882012-09-10T22:53:39.948-05:002012-09-10T22:53:39.948-05:00First off I'm glad you guys seem to be doing w...First off I'm glad you guys seem to be doing well! Second, as to the name change of the blog, if you're taking votes I go for Being Pastor Mom. The road until now may have seemed like the journey to BECOMING but really,(BEING) Pastor mom is who you've been the whole time. Kelsonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-66360272961374083242012-08-31T08:41:44.087-05:002012-08-31T08:41:44.087-05:00Congratulations!
What about The Pastor Mom? Congratulations!<br /><br />What about The Pastor Mom? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-19240227133238709692012-08-30T14:02:19.416-05:002012-08-30T14:02:19.416-05:00Titles are tricky work but it is indeed time for a...Titles are tricky work but it is indeed time for a change! Congratulations Joanna! You have worked very hard and have been bountifully blessed in return! M^1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11530611227986762238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-37826161934801087542012-07-29T04:29:29.197-05:002012-07-29T04:29:29.197-05:00congratulations!what an exciting new adventure!
g...congratulations!what an exciting new adventure!<br /><br />god's blessings!<br />leslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-16084551725201254342012-07-22T18:22:16.491-05:002012-07-22T18:22:16.491-05:00Congratulations Joanna! This is truly a wonderful ...Congratulations Joanna! This is truly a wonderful blessing for your family!M^1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11530611227986762238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-49532580041994464032012-06-23T08:16:44.609-05:002012-06-23T08:16:44.609-05:00As one who is right there with you but with a litt...As one who is right there with you but with a little more lead time here's some of my mantras:<br />-Better to wait for the right call than to rush into the wrong call.<br />-When you reach the point where if one more person uses the Jesus in the wilderness image to provide you comfort and you want to scream, it's ok, scream, it's perfectly natural for you, and they really do want to provide you some comfort.<br />-use this time to really dig through your theological tool box; take in all the churches you are looking at and ask what does this mean for the church and your call, how is the world differnt than what you thought when you were in seminary.<br />-Use this time to expand your own personal practice of devotion. This is an amazing gift in itself.<br />-Remember you initial call, it still stands and will continue to give you new life. <br />-Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-78242604627859656482012-06-22T18:57:00.926-05:002012-06-22T18:57:00.926-05:00Consider the lilies of the field...Consider the lilies of the field...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523509485549940220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-45665321797748748352012-06-22T18:35:13.471-05:002012-06-22T18:35:13.471-05:00I think that having some quiet time each day to li...I think that having some quiet time each day to listen to your inner voice/ God/ your heart is important so that you can make a decision, based not on anxiety, but on your own sense of faith. "Be still and know that I AM God." is one of my favorite bible quotes for instilling a sense of peace when I feel anxious and out of control.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-10430602242902881682012-06-07T10:31:01.713-05:002012-06-07T10:31:01.713-05:00Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!Evelynhttp://cutebabyfix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-40213456553381348192012-06-07T10:22:11.022-05:002012-06-07T10:22:11.022-05:00I am so happy for you Joanna. This post and your ...I am so happy for you Joanna. This post and your life right now is a reflection of how much God loves you and how God just wants what is best for your entire family. Nos is such a sweet boy. It has really hit me now that I am so going to miss you guys. You were always so so sweet to me and Georgia and I will never forget how much you and Maic helped me when I had to move us from the one bedroom to the two bedroom. May God Richly and Abundantly bless you on your spiritual journey. If I am ever in your area, I will look you up. <br /><br />God is indeed abundantly good to us all the time. I started work at Plymouth United UCC in Spring, TX on Tuesday of this week and this is by far the sweetest most awesome community of people I have ever had the privilege of working in. They "rolled out the red carpet" for me literally earlier this week and I even have a large office. I feel and know that I am incredibly blessed beyond measure. I miss Georgia and Frankie but we will be reunited at the end of the month.<br /><br />Hugs, Kisses and Love always for you, Maic, Evelyn and Nos,<br /><br />Your sister in Christ,<br />Michelle FreemanMichelle Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571286186800822064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-90633582116137678272012-05-03T15:26:20.326-05:002012-05-03T15:26:20.326-05:00I love the picture of you with your draft... your ...I love the picture of you with your draft... your huge smile... that it is your birthday... that you have made a decision... that you have a path forward. But mostly I love that you are taking care of yourself!Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523509485549940220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-5486252926647734762012-05-03T14:15:39.993-05:002012-05-03T14:15:39.993-05:00Of course! What's the best e-mail address? Y...Of course! What's the best e-mail address? You can just e-mail me at joannawrightsmith@gmail.com and I can reply with it. Thanks! :)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726396590074699889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-49108379498197580352012-05-03T11:49:01.192-05:002012-05-03T11:49:01.192-05:00Wow! Pretty loaded questions indeed! hahaha. I hop...Wow! Pretty loaded questions indeed! hahaha. I hope her inquiry didn't rattle you too much. Sometimes an elderly person can get stuck on an idea or a little carried away. <br />But you sounded like you responded well and did the best you could in the situation!Uncle Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-1322417431094011632012-05-03T11:42:42.604-05:002012-05-03T11:42:42.604-05:00Joanna -- I have always been interested in Judith,...Joanna -- I have always been interested in Judith, but never took the time to learn more -- would you be willing to let me read your wonderful first draft?? LeeAnneLeeAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-36317393443910749442012-04-19T09:27:16.330-05:002012-04-19T09:27:16.330-05:00Joanna, this is so sweet. I love that she is givin...Joanna, this is so sweet. I love that she is giving kisses. I bet it just melts your heart!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501895886623666324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560878925032326332.post-52600910039108692312012-03-14T21:00:34.691-05:002012-03-14T21:00:34.691-05:00You got this, girl! You are an amazing woman, and...You got this, girl! You are an amazing woman, and you will be amazing pastor. I'm sure of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com