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 | Mar 24, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
I’m sure you’ve all seen the picture on Facebook that asks what you would say to your younger self in only two words. My response has been: “You matter!” and “You’re enough!” I chose those words because in life there are so...
by Shirley | Mar 10, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Food For Thought, Inspiration
Recently, you may have encountered more horse pictures on your Facebook timeline than you normally see. That is due to the horse community uniting after several tragic losses. Seventeen year old Olivia Inglis from Australia was killed when her horse fell on her at a...
by Shirley | Jan 3, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Food For Thought
We loaded up the horse trailer and headed out this afternoon for a much anticipated trail ride with old and new friends. As we pulled out of our driveway, we were looking forward to a great day before us. My 11 year old daughter accompanies us on trail rides the...
by Shirley | Dec 3, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Christmas, My Story
Yesterday on Twitter, I was invited to participate in a link up. (Thank you Hope N. Griffin!) I was extremely excited and flattered that I received this personal invitation. The topic everyone was to write on was how you’re finding joy in every day. She...
by Shirley | Jul 17, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Food For Thought
Have you ever really thought about it? What brings you joy? I’m talking joy deep down within your heart and soul. The smiling all day long type of joy. The skipping down the sidewalk with a cheesy grin on your face joy. The humming a tune as you go about...
