Hi, I’m Joanna Faith Leonard. I’m delighted you’ve joined me as I share glimpses of my journey from deep despair, overwhelming fear, back to what I refer to as packaged joy.

I was born the fifth child of nine. My sister Deborah Grace died just one year prior to my birth.
My mom’s arms ached from the loss of my sister who was two and ahalf years old.
At seven years old I would journey to my new home in the mountains of New Hampshire.  I would be raised in a low joy, fear based environment for the next six years.
The abuse I would endure would change my life forever.
This blog is my reflection of what happened and my testimony of God’s love to me as one of His beloved daughters. 

Im delighted to journey with you to a place deep within me. I have learned how to suffer well and feel true joy through deep gratitude. One of my passions is taking a quiet walk in the woods or along the waters edge. Thank you for walking with me.