This is my handsome soon-to-be 5 month old Godson, Strider and his mommy,Joann. We just celebrated, last Tuesday, Joann's one year anniversary of Sobriety!! Yah!! As you can see here, being a mother suits her very well. She is super mom, and we often call her "Mary Poppins without the umbrella" because she is AWESOME  with ALL children. She always has been. We are all so proud of her and continue to lift her up and watch her grow daily as we grow in our walk with the Lord with her.

Joann and I have grown up together since we were toddlers starting out in the same church together until I was 21. We went to school together and have been best friends always. She was the maid-of-honor in my wedding and was there  shortly after my babies were born and there when I met my husband. You get the point.... Life-long friends! She struggled for about 5 years, and we sruggled right along with her and prayed daily for her and burdened for her. By the grace of God, He has brought her back better than ever and with her miracle baby, Joseph Strider Christian!!!!! 

Some girlfriends and myself and her counselor took her out to dinner last night to celebrate with her and we all had a blast, filled with lots of laughter, some tears and lots of joy!!!!!!

WE LOVE YOU, JOANN!!!

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Posted by betcsu

congrats to her! ive prayed for her, too and am so glad to see her doing so well. she is a BEAUTIFUL mother! shes just beaming in that pic!!! -betsy

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Posted by Anonymous

JJ-

Please let Joann know that I am thinking of her and praying for her during these very difficult times in her life. I am also very proud of her. Strider is beautiful; I always knew she would be a fantastic Mom!

Love,

Traci S.

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