When I was 12 years old, my father told me:
“Nothing is Impossible,”
I like to state things positively, so Anything Is Possible is the name of this blog.
When we think and speak positively about our hopes and dreams and express gratitude for the good things we already have in our lives, we receive our hearts’ desires…..or something even better! That became clear when my high school sweetheart found me 39 years later when the timing was perfect.
Trust the Timing, A Memoir of Finding Love Again tells the story of what it took for David and I to be ready to meet again. This true love story offers hope to those struggling with loneliness, co-dependency, and other relationship issues.
For over 30 years, I worked as a substance abuse counselor in a non-profit agency. There were things I loved about that job. It taught me a lot, and I was honored to be able to help people, but the job also drained me. What drained me the most was the ever increasing paperwork, the growing bureaucracy, and being expected to do more work in less time. I prayed for deliverance and yearned for a more creative life. In 2017, I was able to retire with perfect timing. Now, I’m returning to my earthy and creative roots – writing, painting, and puttering around my little backyard forest.
When we open up to the good possibilities, we discover that God and the universe really are conspiring for us to be happy.
My blogging schedule goes something like this: I’m fairly consistent with Good News Tuesday, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and Thursday Tree Love on the second and/or fourth Thursday of each month. Otherwise, I’ve become more organic, blogging or re-blogging as the spirit moves me.
This blog is Award Free. I appreciate comments and love the support in our blogging community, but participating in awards is beyond the time I have available right now. But please feel free to share your thoughts!
Thanks for reading!
PS. My real name is JoAnne, but I like “JoAnna” better.
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August 1, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Love this: “God and the Universe really are conspiring for us to be happy” Thank you for your beautiful transparency!
August 2, 2014 at 2:07 am
There was a time when I felt what was happening in my life didn’t make sense, and I wasn’t so sure what that was about. Now, I’m honored to be able to share our story and the message of hope. Thank you for sharing your story also and for the work you do.
August 22, 2014 at 4:34 am
I look forward to exploring your site and learning more about faith and trust. Thanks, Brad
November 21, 2014 at 3:59 pm
Thanks, Brad. I’ve enjoyed reading your work! Faith and Trust are things I get to work on every day. I get reminders all the time and think, Oh, yeah, now I remember!
November 21, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Those are probably my two biggest challenges! 🙂
September 17, 2014 at 6:07 am
You make me want to believe there is a god?
September 18, 2014 at 4:29 am
Thank you for your comment. It feels real to me, maybe because I’ve felt that before. There was a time when I wasn’t so sure about God. But there have been too many signs showing me that God is working in my life, sometimes slowly, teaching me things I have been slow to learn. Believing has helped me. I wish the best for you, dear Toad.
September 18, 2014 at 11:44 pm
bless your life…
cheers..
September 25, 2014 at 3:46 am
Nice and inspiring blog, JoAnne! Thanks for following “Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean”. 🙂
September 25, 2014 at 3:55 am
Thank you for the compliment. I like inspiring blogs. That’s why I’m following yours!
September 25, 2014 at 3:58 am
Wonderful! My pleasure. 🙂
November 21, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Can’t wait for your book. Thanks for following nutsrok. You might like
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Can you believe my brother still loves me after all the misery I dealt him. He calls and reminds me to “write about the time you………..”
November 21, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Thanks for following so I could find you! I’ve enjoyed your humor, something I want to add to the early part of the book. We hope to publish in 2015. That’s my hope, but of course the timing will be perfect.
November 22, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Thanks for re-blogging my post today. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
November 25, 2014 at 3:19 am
My pleasure!
November 24, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Oh WOW, the blessing of this gives such encouragement–and confirmation–of God’s hand and heart of Goodness for us.
November 25, 2014 at 3:23 am
Yes. I need to remember God still works in my life, and in all things, including your comment! Thank you, Paislee Blu.
December 24, 2014 at 1:13 am
I didn’t know where to write this and I don’t believe that Word Press has an option to message people (I may be wrong I don’t know). I’m currently reading through your blog and I felt like it was necessary to tell you that based off of what I’ve read you are truly an awesome person. I don’t believe I’ve ever smiled so much reading blog posts from anyone. Anyway that is all =)
December 24, 2014 at 4:40 am
That has got to be one of the most encouraging compliments I’ve ever received. Thank you! I’m glad to have made you smile so much! I’ve enjoyed reading your posts, many of which show wisdom beyond your years.
December 24, 2014 at 11:47 pm
Hello JoAnne! Just found your blog and decided to follow. Visit me if you’d like over at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com to return the favor. Have a good one!
December 25, 2014 at 5:13 am
Thanks, Jacob. I’ve been perusing some of your posts, and your blog is starting to grow on me. I think it’s the conversational style. So, sure, I’ll be happy to return the favor!
January 4, 2015 at 4:13 am
Awesome about me 😉 I am a big believer in timing, visualizing & trusting! Such a cool story 😉
January 4, 2015 at 10:45 pm
Thanks, Kelly. The details of how and when David found me again make it clear that visualizing and trusting allow miracles to emerge with perfect timing, sometimes beyond our wildest dreams!
January 17, 2015 at 8:46 am
Hey, I know that you will publish your story in your book but I was thinking that it would also be a nice thing to tell a short version of it in my feature “Couples”? And you can kind of advertise your book like that as well? If you are interested, just email me your story. You find my email under About and Contact. Check out Your Stories under Couples, so you get a picture of what I am talking about. Cheers
January 17, 2015 at 4:36 pm
That sounds very interesting. I will definitely check it out. Thank you for asking, and for reading!
January 17, 2015 at 10:10 pm
You are welcome.
February 24, 2015 at 11:34 pm
That’s really sweet. I am so pleased for both of you 😀
February 25, 2015 at 12:47 am
Thank you, Ralph! I hope you are feeling as well as can be.
February 25, 2015 at 11:27 pm
I’m okay thanks JoAnne. Thanks for your caring words 😀
March 5, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Hi Joanne. Thank you for following my blog Fur Out The Closet, which led me to yours 🙂
Life is a journey that we can never totally predict. All the best for your journey ❤
March 6, 2015 at 4:34 am
Thanks for the good wishes, Emy. Years ago I actively engaged in animal rights work, and the issue of fur is one I still feel strongly about. I believe I will do this work again in the future. Thank you for carrying on!
April 22, 2015 at 3:59 am
Oh, how very lovely!! ❤ ❤ ❤
April 30, 2015 at 1:37 am
Thank you for sharing in my joy, Trini! 🙂
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May 8, 2015 at 4:23 am
Extremely inspiring 🙂
May 8, 2015 at 4:40 am
Thank you! That is my hope. 🙂
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July 27, 2015 at 3:28 pm
Amazing love story. Very thrilling as well. I can guess that book shall be a best-seller. Bravo!
July 27, 2015 at 3:33 pm
Thanks you, kind sir! I am smiling now.
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September 26, 2015 at 9:23 am
love it! our thoughts and desires pervade the Universe and create reality when the time is ripe. Best heartfelt wishes
September 26, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Thank you, for those wishes, and for stopping by! Best to you 🙂
October 13, 2015 at 5:07 am
That is such a great story/ testimony. Very encouraging! DM
October 13, 2015 at 10:16 pm
Thanks, DM! I love to encourage! 🙂 And thanks for following!
November 25, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Thanks for the follow. You and I are going too get along just fine. I love the display of faith and realization displayed here. Happy holidays!
March 18, 2016 at 7:51 am
How did I miss this? Oh, Well. Thanks for your patience! Happy holy days 🙂
December 28, 2015 at 8:04 am
Thank you for sharing 😉
December 28, 2015 at 8:20 am
My pleasure! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
March 2, 2016 at 10:18 am
Hello! Lovely wedding photograph and lovely blog!
March 2, 2016 at 9:27 pm
Hi, ML. Thank you. It’s one of my favorite wedding photos. And thanks for visiting!
March 22, 2016 at 12:24 pm
I’ve gone through this too, JoAnna. We could be living parallel lives! Your wedding picture is lovely x
March 23, 2016 at 7:51 am
Thank you, Mary. Miracles do happen! Isn’t life amazing? 🙂
April 8, 2016 at 10:34 am
Hi JoAnna ! Your story is so beautiful and inspirational that just a glimpse made my day, today 🙂
Looking forward to read more of your thoughts filled with positivity and encouragement:)
April 9, 2016 at 8:11 am
I’m so happy to have made your day! Thanks for visiting my about page!
May 17, 2016 at 8:04 pm
Thank you for following me and the storyhounds! Your story is inspiring and I look forward to reading more.
May 18, 2016 at 9:12 am
My pleasure! It’s fun to read about things from a dog’s point of view! I’m glad you find my story inspiring!
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June 10, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Hey there, Joanne! Since June is the 6th month of the year, I’m following 6 fun and interesting blogs each day, and you’re one of them! Follow me back if you like at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and make six new blog friends of your own. Have a great day!
June 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Thank you, Jacob!
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July 28, 2016 at 10:12 pm
You have such a wonderful, inspiring story! Thanks again for stopping by my blog, it’s so nice to meet you. I love the name of your blog 🙂 I look forward to your posts! Jenny
July 29, 2016 at 1:57 am
It’s nice to meet you, too, Jenny, and I look forward to reading more of your posts. I’m so glad you find my story inspiring. I’m working on the memoir and hope to publish by the end of the year. Thank you for the positive feedback!
July 29, 2016 at 4:09 am
That’s so exciting! Best of luck to you. Keep us posted 😉
August 4, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Will do!
August 19, 2016 at 3:53 am
Followed your blog. I love your positive attitude! It matches mine.
August 19, 2016 at 6:39 am
Thank you for following. I’m so glad to meet you! Wrote a longish comment on your posts, and I’m looking forward to reading more. Let’s keep spreading our positivity!
September 13, 2016 at 5:08 am
What a great about me page JoAnna.. And yes the most important lessons when we have finished taking care of others is learning to love ourselves.. I agree.. ❤
September 13, 2016 at 5:44 am
Thanks, Sue. I’m learning to be more intentional about saving some time to care for myself. I appreciate your follow and the wisdom of your sanctuary.
September 15, 2016 at 9:30 pm
Thank you , and yes we have to learn the wisdom that to put ones self first is not being selfish.. As you can see, so apologies for the lateness in this reply. 😉
September 15, 2016 at 10:02 pm
No apologies needed. I’m late plenty. But then, maybe we are right one time.
September 16, 2016 at 1:50 pm
🙂
October 21, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Hi JoAnne, it’s a real pleasure to meet you! I wanted to stop by to thank you for liking one of my comments on another blog and check yours out as well. I look forward to learning more about you through your blog. Have a very nice weekend! ~Steph
October 21, 2016 at 6:52 pm
I’m so glad you decided to stop by! Looking forward to visiting your blog. I hope your weekend brings peace, joy and something you really want.
October 21, 2016 at 7:13 pm
😀
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December 22, 2016 at 8:17 am
Yes, anything IS possible! ❤ lovely!
December 22, 2016 at 9:16 am
🙂 And that opens up all kinds of hope! ❤
December 22, 2016 at 9:17 am
Indeed it does! ❤️
December 28, 2016 at 3:21 am
am so happy I stumbled here 🙂
December 28, 2016 at 4:40 am
Me too! Glad to meet you. Love those old dogs. When David found me again in 2011 he had three dogs and I had two. So we started out with five dogs in our two bedroom house. I always wanted someone who loved dogs. 🙂
December 28, 2016 at 4:52 am
I didn’t think much of dogs till we got them for my husband – so glad we can teach each other wonderful things 🙂
December 29, 2016 at 11:53 pm
Lovely to be here… how inspiring your blog is… and lovely to meet a divine sister x barbara
December 30, 2016 at 12:07 am
Thank you, Barbara! I’m so glad you found me!
January 3, 2017 at 11:53 pm
I love your artwork Joanna! 🙂 and thanks for stopping by my humble abode here on WordPress. 🙂
January 4, 2017 at 1:41 am
Thanks, Jo! (My mom used to call me Jo) I’m so glad you like it. I did not think of your blog as humble. I found it delightful. 🙂
January 4, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Hi, JoAnna, my name is Truly and it’s wonderful to meet you…thank you for sharing this intriguing introduction…I am “following” you and will stop by after work to read some more. It’s wonderful when people come through the other side and take the time to reach back, and stand side by side with others who are making their way forward. I’m really pleased for you, and blessed to have made this connection. 🙂
January 5, 2017 at 8:22 am
Thank you, Truly. I appreciate your support, understanding and encouragement. I feel blessed to meet you, too. 🙂