365 Creativity Project-Day 87

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem 5:

The One I Praise

Prophets of God foretold
His coming. Born of the Father
And an innocent virgin. Hunted,
But protected to grow in wisdom.
He became a man who called
Disciples to follow and witness.
He healed the blind, lame, deaf,
Possessed, and any other who
Came with even little faith.
He was hated by many who
Misunderstood Him as they
Had the Father before Him.
They tried Him, and though
He did no crime they found
Him guilty, and called for His death.
They crucified Him, and the Son
Of God died upon a cruel cross.
He was buried, hidden in a tomb,
But death could not hold Him.
Jesus rose and appeared to many,
Then the Father received Him
Into Heaven where He waits
To return and gather His children
Home to spend eternity in
Heaven with Him.
If you do not know Him personally
Become His friend and join the
Saints who will live with Him forever.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 5, 2012

Photographs:

Cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I have access to the internet.
2.   I have plenty of books to read.
3.   I have a nice camera.
4.   I have my eyesight.
5.   I am able to hear.

I hope your Thursday has been full of moments that made you smile. Please attempt something creative if you have not already.

If you found something you enjoyed on this blog, please leave me a comment. If you disliked something, I would like to have your input as well so that I might improve my work.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 86

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem 4:

100% Caring

The days amble by
With fertile moments
Filled by multiple tasks
That must be finished.

Giving medicine, preparing
Food, encouraging eating,
Following schedules, driving
Wherever we must go.

Never forgetting that
Others rely upon my
Constant dedication to
Keeping everything done.

Living and loving deeply
Keeping my household
Uppermost in my mind
And utmost in my heart.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Photographs:

Pitcher…

Cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I have a great eye doctor.
2.   I am able to write poems.
3.   The lasagna we had for supper was delicious.
4.   Hope ate better today.
5.   The lightning strike nearby only made the power go off for a few moments and did not damage anything.

Can you believe it is already Wednesday again? I hope you enjoyed your hump day. It is not hard to do something creative, so try your hand at it now.

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think of my project.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 85

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem 3:

Dear Doctor Tulman

I apologize for not coming
To see you more often,
But there is good reason.

Every time I visit
Your office I must spend
Outrageous amounts of money.

I realize it is my fault
For having these weak
And blurring eyes.

Still I must limit myself
Living fuzzily at times
Because I have few funds.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Photographs:

Froggy…

Cross…

Lady Bear…

Cross…

Lambs…

I am grateful:

1.   Mom went with me to my appointment.
2.   I was able to borrow money to get optical enhancements.
3.   Mom encouraged me to get my eyes examined.
4.   I have the freedom to vote as I feel led.
5.   I have Medicare that pays my medical bills.

I hope your Tuesday was a good one. If you have the inclination attempt something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 84

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem two:

Unwanted Visitor

It is ever present
Only a heartbeat
Away from everyone,
But only visits once.

It comes stealthily,
Unwelcome, uninvited,
Bringing discomfort
For all it touches.

It takes the good,
The evil, without judging
Anyone’s virtue or merit
It has no feeling anyway.

It is the great leveler
Making all lives equal
With its faithful stroke,
Death, life’s final visitor.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 2, 2012

April Platform Challenge-Day 1

Name: Jo Ann J. A. Jordan

Position: Mother’s Caregiver, Mother, Pet Mother, Writer, Poet, Blogger, Photographer

Skills: Organizing household, caring for people and animals, writing, editing, handwriting, photography, drawing, painting, graphic design, creative thinking, encouraging people

Social Media Platforms: WordPress, Blogger, Multiply, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn

URLs: http://www.hopefuljo.wordpress.com

Accomplishments: Store manager, won several awards for service, edited and published Original Creations Magazine, raised a United States Marine, photographed nephew’s wedding

Interests: Faith, family, dogs, helping others, all types of writing, reading, calligraphy, art of all types, photography, graphic design, computer technology

One sentence that defines me: I am a Christian, a mother, a dedicated daughter, and enjoy working creatively.

April Platform Challenge-Day 2

Short-term goals:

1. Finish April PAD Challenge
2. Finish April Platform Challenge
3. Write every day
4. Take photographs daily
5. Get new contacts
6. Keep all appointments
7. Read Bible daily

Long-term goals:

1. Finish 365 Creativity Project
2. Collect poetry for a chapbook or book
3. Enter some photographs in a show
4. Finish Read The Bible For Life this year
5. Read 36 books this year
6. Write a book, memoir or novel
7. Lose some weight

Photographs:

Yellow flowering weeds…

So many little flowers…

Blooming bush…

Last of Wisteria…

Dandelion seed pods in front yard…

Amaryllis bud…

Flowering bush…

I am grateful:

1.   Mom was able to go out with her best friend, June.
2.   Mom brought me some lunch.
3.   It was not hard to write a poem today.
4.   I enjoyed watching WrestleMania XXVIII with Mom last night.
5.   I stayed home all day.

I hope your day has been enjoyable and that you found something creative to do.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 82

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Bunny I gave Mom last Easter…

Bunny in basket…

Easter cup…

I am grateful:

1.   Wendell visited us today.
2.   I felt well enough to take a shower.
3.   Hope is strong enough to play.
4.   I talked to Laura for a few moments.
5.   We finished reading Judges and Ruth.

I hope your Saturday has been very pleasant. In case you are not aware, Writer’s Digest starts its Poem A Day Challenge tomorrow and will be continuing it throughout the month of April. I am planning on participating and encourage you to do so. It is a great creative challenge.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 78

Journal entry:

Photographs:

A cup I gave my Mom a few days ago…

A cup I gave Mom a while ago…

My paintbrushes…

One of Mom’s piggy banks…

Another of Mom’s piggy banks…

A springtime notion container…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to get my teeth filled.
2.   I have a place to live.
3.   I have a dog who loves me.
4.   Mom’s Diet Cokes were on sale at Wal-Mart.
5.   I have a bed in which to sleep.

I hope your Tuesday was a good one. Try to tap into your creativity in some way.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 77

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Dogwood with our home in the background…

Dogwood…

Fig trees coming into leaf…

Pampas grass in glancing light…

The road going home…

Flowering weeds…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to walk with Hope.
2.   I cooked supper tonight.
3.   I was finally able to come up with something to write.
4.   The pollen count is down from last week.
5.   The property we live on is beautiful.

I hope you had a productive Monday. Spend a few moments doing something creative. It will enrich your life.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 76

Haiku:

Photographs:

The book I am reading now…

Easter Bunny…

Another bunny…

Stuffed dog in rabbit ears…

I am grateful:

1.   I feel better.
2.   I took out the scraps.
3.   There is a group on Facebook for those of us who used to blog on MSN Spaces.
4.   We finished reading Joshua and began Judges.
5.   I am still reading my six devotionals daily.

I hope your Sunday went well and that you did something creative with your time.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 75

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Dogwood in bloom…

Dogwood blooms…

Dogwood close up…

Weed…

Weeds…

Dogwood and cane mill…

Blooms…

Wisteria…

I am grateful:

1.   Mom fixed eggs and toast for me.
2.   I finished reading The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice, which was a wonderful novel.
3.   Hope and I went out and walked a little.
4.   I learned to write well.
5.   My son grew up to become a productive citizen.

I hope your Saturday was enjoyable. Take time to write down some of your ideas. Those are worth more than you may think.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 74

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Lamb…

Cow…

Bunny…

I am grateful:

1.   We did not have to go to town.
2.   I took a couple of naps.
3.   My stomach is a bit better this evening.
4.   I have a wonderful son.
5.   My Mom is very helpful when I feel bad.

I hope your Friday was filled with moments that made you smile. This weekend create something and share it with others.

Always,
Jo Ann

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