Joanie's Inspirations

02/14/2021

Yesterday hubby & I felt so good about driving to the Ottawa Pads. We dropped off a few pairs of like new boots, coats, some brand new sweatshirts, thermal long underwear, gloves, hats, & heavy socks to hopefully help those enduring these recent brutal temps.
We threw in a few sealed bags of face masks & decided they'd also be the PERFECT candidates for the remaining 'Joanie's Inspiration Frills Scarves!' So bye-bye scarves!
Why not consider donating items to YOUR local shelter, they were so very gracious and appreciative of our little gesture:) https://ivpads.com/
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
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11/30/2019

I also have some remaining Joanie's Inspirations scarves from my 'Inspiration Frills' collection. (Mostly in quantities of one.)

As many of you know, I no longer make these one of a kind unique, hand made treasures, so grab one while you can before they're just a memory! Perfect for an inexpensive inspirational Christmas gift!

As you know, you won't find them anywhere else, as the yarn has been discontinued & besides they are MY creation. LOL

In the spirit of the season, for every one purchased at just $11 (originally $20), I shall donate one to a worthy cause.

BTW, I will still donate to the ACS and include 'The Story Behind the Scarf' with each.

Please private message me for available quantities.,

11/30/2019

Going fast....

I have some remaining Joanie's Inspirations scarves from my 'Love Knot' collection. (Mostly in quantities of one.)

As many of you know, I no longer make these one of a kind unique, hand made treasures, so grab one while you can before they're just a memory! Perfect for an inexpensive inspirational Christmas gift!

As you know, you won't find them anywhere else, as the yarn has been discontinued & besides they are MY creation. LOL

In the spirit of the season, for every one purchased at just $11 (originally $25), I shall donate one to a worthy cause.

BTW, I will still donate to the ACS and include 'The Story Behind the Scarf' with each.

Please private message me for available quantities.,

09/06/2019

02/14/2019

Why not include my LAST "Pure Passion" Love Knot scarf with The Dance? Only $24 for both:) Sale today only! Pm

12/12/2018

12/07/2018

Last Saturday's re-cap from my final show. It's long I know, but well worth the few minutes....

The early morning begins with a heavy rainfall as I drive to the Trinity Christian Craft Fair. I follow the GPS as I pray to arrive there safely.

Upon turning onto Rt. 47, I suddenly remember the dreaded construction that lie ahead. I fear I won't be able to see the barrel detours clearly enough to follow the winding roads. I begin to freak a bit and so begin to pray for His help. Low and behold, the rain entirely stops just long enough for the construction portion of the road to end. Jesus literally took the wheel!

After my thank-you prayer, I follow up with my standard; " Lord, please allow me to reach out to anyone who needs me today."

Arrive safely, set up for the show, and am eager to start my day.

I must admit, I start feeling bummed. Despite being greeted by very polite customers, they aren't particularly interested in hearing from me. I get a lot of smiles as they abruptly walk away. One woman even suggests her child move onto the next booth. She then confides that her husband has stage four colon cancer & I would most likely upset her daughter.

I think, "Why am I even here? People are not flocking to my booth as I had hoped, and am not doing any good whatsoever. I should have just stayed home."

When no sooner, a gentleman walks by and intently listens to my story. Afterwards he says he's an Infectious Disease doctor and understands the significance of my amazing healing and shakes my hand. I mention how I still remember MY I.D.S. was Dr. Lucks. "Dr. David Lucks?" he says. "Yes that's him!" "He's retired now, but I know David!" he replies with a big smile. "Please tell Dr. Lucks that I'm alive and kicking", as I hand the friendly man my business card as a form of re-connecting the two of us.

Next a woman walks by, listens to my story, and divulges that her friend recently had a double mastectomy. She then grabs her friend who is passing by, " You MUST listen to this story!" As I'm giving her words of encouragement, her friend announces she is going to buy the book for her. I further explain the importance of prayer and of having a cheerleader. The woman with cancer asks me if she can hug me as many tears are shed. I now know the reason for this "nudge" to participate in this particular show.

Please say a prayer for Karen as she is to begin her first chemo treatment on Tuesday.

Oh BTW.... when requesting a pic of the two of them, she hails the rest of her cheering squad. My heart just melts as I witness the true love of friends that God has obviously sent her.

A little girl accompanies her mother as she patiently waits for Mom to get a signed copy. I'm so impressed, I decide to gift her a children's scarf. She's thrilled by this so lovely Vivian posses for a pic:)

All in all, it was great send off to my scarf venture and have re-confirmed that God has a plan for each of us in every detail of our life!

11/30/2018

Yikes - Two more days' till the big day! To be honest, this is pretty difficult for me. Even though I realize the scarves were a stepping stone for me I will miss the interaction and making of new friends.

Therefore, if you're in the area, please stop by to see me and wish me well, as this very well could be the last time I will see many of you :(

Or to simply take advantage of my close-out prices. ALL Joanie's Inspiration scarves are 50-60% off! ($10)

Naturally I will be autographing copies at this event for your Christmas gift giving needs. For those of you that haven't yet read, "The Dance - A Story of Love, Faith, and Survival," you'll quickly discover why people are sharing it among families and entire Churches.

This Christian memoir is about Miracles and the power of prayer. It's about a young mother to three small children diagnosed with terminal cancer and how she, against all odds, lives to see four grandchildren!

Twenty-eight years ago I was told to make my funeral arrangements and that I was going to die. My oncologists actually reveals that there is no medical reason for my amazing recovery - that it was indeed a true Miracle!

As a Rockford Diocese Approved Speaker, I conduct presentation to many Churches, Hospitals, MOPS groups, Libraries, etc.

11/27/2018

Yes, yes they do:)

11/26/2018

Don't miss this FINAL opportunity to get rock bottom prices on all Joanie's Inspiration scarves! This is the FINAL craft show where I will be displaying them, so you might want to get some before they're gone!

Ladies & gentlemen, don't forget to attend this Saturday!

Do you have an avid reader on your Christmas list? Or perhaps you're ready to snuggle up to a good book yourself. Here's your opportunity to pick up an autographed copy from the author herself.

You'll quickly discover why "The Dance - A Story of Love, Faith, and Survival" is truly a best seller.

This Christian memoir is about Miracles and the power of prayer. It's about a young mother to three small children diagnosed with terminal cancer and how she, against all odds, lives to see four grandchildren!

Twenty-eight years ago she was told to make her funeral arrangements. The oncologists actually reveals that Joanie was treated in prehistoric times and that there is no medical reason for her amazing recovery!

The author is now a Rockford Diocese speaker, presenting to Churches, Hospitals, MOPS groups & Libraries, etc.