Joyful Sitter

About this sitter

My name is Joan Troyer (Joanie). I have been a widow since 2018, living in a 5th wheel beside my son's family.
I have a son and daughter and four grandsons. Friends and acquaintances tell me I am sweet, kind, wise, a good worker, caring, and a good listener. Some think I am adventurous because I look forward to traveling and do not mind traveling alone. I think of myself as a caring person who enjoys helping others and loves to listen to
people tell their stories. My prior travel experience with my husband, who was a pastor, includes 3 months teaching in Ethiopia, 2 months on the Hopi Indian Reservation preparing a mission school for the new year, and a week-long trip to Israel. In 2023 I traveled to Paris which got me excited about signing up for house sitting jobs so I can travel more and others can get away and know their home is being cared for. Life-giving to me is helping others: canning with my daughter-in-law, helping my son and daughter, loving my four grandsons who are mostly taller than I am, being a part of our Women's Ministry Team at church which includes leading Bible studies, and I can't forget my love for holding tiny babies (we spent a few years fostering newborns).
In my spare time I enjoy playing board games, especially Canasta, Hand & Food, Sorry, Scrabble, and many others. I also enjoy reading, watching some TV, jigsaw puzzles, creating cards to send to others, walking...

Why they want to house sit

I am ready to go to new places and meet new people, but also to return home to family.

Their experience

I am just beginning to start house sitting & have only house sat for a friend so far, but I do like to keep a home nice and inviting.
I was a stay-at-home mother which gives me exceptional experience in many areas. I am skilled in cooking, cleaning, organizing, gardening, canning, hosting, and scheduling, etc.

What can they bring to the assignment

Keeping homes as nice or better than the owners left them. Loving on pets if there are any. Basically, allowing the homeowners to leave and know their home will be well cared for so they can enjoy what they are doing while away.