by Shirley | Jun 22, 2016 | Traveling
“Let’s go camping!” my husband exclaimed as he showed me the typical camping gear involving tents and the like. My response was something along the lines of, “Ah, no! My idea of camping is the Holiday Inn!” Fast forward many years...
by Shirley | Jun 20, 2016 | Five Minute Fridays, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
We stood in the doorway moments earlier laughing and joking. As the laughter fades and the silence takes over for a moment, he reaches into his back pocket and pulls out his wallet. Standing next to him, I watch as his index finger and thumb fish for a card in the...
by Shirley | Jun 13, 2016 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
While we were away this weekend on a mini horseback riding adventure, my daughter called with such urgency in her voice. Tragedy struck once again. First, she informed us of Christina Grimmie’s murder after the concert in Orlando, Florida. My daughter learned of...
by Shirley | Jun 10, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Five Minute Fridays
This little prayer sits in my kitchen window propped up against a stained glass lighthouse. Immediately to the right of the lighthouse are a few small plants that fit perfectly in that space. I purposely positioned them there to bring joy when I wash my hands at the...
by Shirley | Jun 7, 2016 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, My Story
My daughter was followed tonight on her way home from work. It was late, and she was scared. This has always been a fear of mine since she was a tiny baby; someone would try to harm her in some way, threaten her, or attempt to kidnap her. Although I know I should not...
