Living is a whole new adventure when you suddenly find yourself alone, widowed and the mother of four young boys a lot like their Dad.

Training Up a Child Part III
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Training Up a Child Part III

As I trained the new grapevines, I could almost hear,  ‘just remember Janae, remember where you came from.  Remember this blood, our family, you, me; who we are, and how I am with you.’ 

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Training Up a Child Part II
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Training Up a Child Part II

As I worked with the grape vines and trained them up to the direction I want to guide them; I love this vine even more. That vision I see for them of a lush porch garden, becomes what I see instead of now.

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Training Up a Child Part 1
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Training Up a Child Part 1

Growth is Magical!  Ok, maybe not magical, but it always feels miraculous.  I still bask in wonder as I witness the newness of life. Everytime. When my babies were born, my chicks hatched, my plants and flowers sprouted and bloomed… 

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