An Almost Silent Night
There she stood, much taller than she was four years ago, with her brownish-auburn hair flowing gracefully over her left shoulder. Smiling nervously, she looked at me through the dark square framed glasses, my now 14 year old niece, Melanie. Brief awkward hugs were...Do You Want To Be FashionABLE?
Around the holiday season, every one wants to look their best. There are Christmas parties with your employer, not to mention getting together with good friends and gathering with families around the holiday. Next up will be New Year’s Eve as you ring in the...The Absent Father
He hasn’t been around for the past few years. Since she turned 16, they “allowed” her to choose if she wanted to come visit. After how she was treated and forced to endure the harassment from her step mom in her tender years as a child, she chose...Coming Clean
With the data breach and hacking on the ashleymadison.com website, a lot of people have been forced to “come clean.” While the focus has been on the Duggars and poor Anna (the cheating husband’s wife), there are many other faceless victims out...Words
Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts, and change the world. Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak. Steven Aitchison In the mist of discovering something that shattered her heart, she failed to maintain her...
Light, Love, Hope
Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies and is now an extremely ecstatic grandmother of two precious little boys! Her family is her heart and soul, and she thanks God for blessing her so tremendously in this life. She has many titles: Child of God, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Accountant, Leader Singer in two Rock 'n Roll bands, Vocalist on the Worship Team at Church, Adventure Seeker, Lighthouse Lover, Horse Owner, Trixanne & Gypsy's Fur Mama, Blogger, Momentum Influencer, Blessed By God, Saved By Grace. Shirley writes to encourage others and often times shares things that motivate and inspire her. She believes in living life to the fullest because no one is promised the gift of another day. Join her as we honor our bodies, minds, hearts, souls, and our Almighty Creator, God above!
