Anna continues to stay strong by leaning into HOPE (Have Only Positive Expectations)In April 2021 her son went to visit family in Florida. Everyone was planning to  have a relaxing week ahead. Her 15 year-old son, Brody, was finishing up a shower and noticed his face and arm go numb. A few minutes later he had a stroke and was carried to the hospital. Mom and dad were hundreds of miles away in Virginia but were able to hope on a plane within a matter of hours to be by there son's bedside.Anna shares so many God moments in this episode.You heart will be moved by the love and support Anna's family received during this difficult couple of months. Brody is continuing to make improvements and is blessing others with his spirit that never gives up.

Gingko trees have fruit that stinks. We can be thankful for the difficult things in life. The stuff that stinks or doesn't go our way. The things that make us mad or sad.We can be thankful for the lessons we learned while going through those hard times.Go to my website and sign up for my joy news at https://www.adriawilkins.com/In the month of November I am giving away, every Monday morning on my Facebook live, a small pie plate that says, "Let our lives be full of thanks and giving." Just sign up for my monthly joy news to be entered into the drawing.

Would you like some practical and creative ways to give thanks?This episode will give you some ideas to fill the month of November with thanksgiving.I am giving away a small pie plate every Monday morning in November that says, "Let our lives be full of thanks and giving." Go to https://www.adriawilkins.com/ Sign up for my joy newsletter that you will get once a month with news and information.Your name will be entered to win a small pie plate.Thank you for listening to my podcast.

Pam Walrond has done over 2100 skydiving jumps and set some world records.She participated in a  25-way diamond  in Texas in honor of Southwest Airlines 25 year Anniversary. They submitted the photo to Southwest and it was one of the top 10 photos they selected and published.Jump For The Cause World Record Skydive included 151 women .Besides skydiving Pam owns her own business. She creates custom designs for drapery, embroidery, upholstery and more. Check out her website for more information.  http://www.customedesignbypam.com/

It is fall y'all. We are going to be talking about fall but in different ways over the next several episodes.See if you can catch on to what I mean by "fall."Stephanie Pavlantos author of  "Jewels of Hebrews" shares one of her favorite things to do in nature. She has discovered the art of photography.  God answered a prayer request through a picture with her dad. Listen in as she shares her heart. The next time someone wants to take a picture of you go ahead and do it because you never know if it will be your last.Stephanie's contact information and websites are as follows: Website/Blog www.stephaniepavlantos.com   Link to order "Jewels of Hebrews" on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Jewels-Hebrews-Stephanie-Pavlantos/dp/1949564916/ Link to order Jewels of Hebrews on Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jewels-of-hebrews-stephanie-pavlantos/1137551921?   Facebook group for Jewels of Hebrewshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/857899104983359       

An inspiring story of Paul Hurley's life as a retired US Naval Petty Officer. Paul gives us a glimpse into his military life and how it changed him forever. You will be forever changed when you hear his story of losing a leg and winning a bronze medal. His life is full of surprises. He has a heart of gold and loves his country. Some of the stories shared may not be good for little ears. I want you to know this story has impacted me. Even the day after recording this episode  I was emotional.#lossofleg, #bronzemedal, #actor

If you knew everything was going to be destroyed and you could only take two items, what would you take? If you had been on the boat with Noah what kind of things might you have done during the wait?

Research surrounding the ark estimates that there were 1,398 animal kinds on board the ark. The animals along with humans had basic needs such as food, water, and waste disposal. I never thought about the quantity of water, grains, seeds, nuts, preserved fruits, and vegetables that would be needed until we went on this tour. https://www.joyboxstories.com/#noah, #food, #joy, #storm

How do we thank someone who has hurt us?It is a difficult thing to do, but it will free us from long periods of pain and anger.This month we are talking about what our ark encounters might look like.  I have invited Terri Moore to come and share her ark encounter and how she was able to thank the person that hurt her and is walking in peace. Terri's book called, "Face to Face With God - My Best Friend" is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Terri-L.-Moore/e/B07K812KZV.

Our trip to Kentucky this year was all about the animals. Come along for a safari ride, noah's ark and even a rainbow.  I discovered on our trip that we all are building an ark of people and resources to help us during storms and celebrations in life.