Articles by Janet Hart Leonard

Facing the giant named Irma

From the Heart My mind knows the scripture Psalms 62:2: “He only is my rock and my salvation. My stronghold. I shall not be shaken.” I’ve read that scripture many…


Happy birthday, Grandma Janet

From the Heart Leah comes bouncing into the lanai (back porch) in Tampa. “Grandma, tomorrow is your birthday. How old will you be?” I laughed as I knew this would…


You are as young as you feel

From the Heart I have become even more acquainted with the importance of proper breathing and staying fit since Chuck and I began going to Yoga classes a few years…


Finding your destination

From the Heart I heard the words . . . you could never do that. Funny thing, it was me who said it. Actually it was the little voices in…


Opinions from my heart

From the Heart Each week I share my thoughts and yes, opinions, with you. They come from my heart. They come from my experiences, both good and not so good….


Stretching the heartstrings

From the Heart The heartstrings of a mother stretch to wherever her children go. Mine just stretched a bit farther than I ever expected. It’s Friday night about 11:00 and…


Powerless in Noblesville

It was 5 a.m. on Friday. I woke up and felt powerless . . . actually, I was powerless. And the thunder rolls, the lightning strikes and we lost power….



Sisters from other mothers

Friends are born from the heart. Some of the best ones become a part of your story when you are a kid and then they show up in chapter after…