Followed
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...The Blues
Today I had the case of the blues. We had so much fun on Spring Break this past week that it was bound to happen, I suppose. The house was too quiet with my husband returning to work, my oldest daughter returning to college and my youngest returning to school. I was...A Deep Longing
She bundles up in her new black North Face jacket with the fuzzy liner, zips it up, and heads out the door. Walking to the mailbox with great anticipation and a deep longing, she returns with a sad face; empty handed. Every day I have watched this unfold since...It Doesn’t Define You
People can be mean and cruel, and often times are. Instead of showing appreciation to a loyal, hard worker, they make more demands on you. No praise is given for all the great quality work, not to mention the HUGE amount of work, that you do. They go on a mission...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...
Light, Love, Hope
Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies. She enjoys spending time with them on their ranch in the deep South with their three paint horses. Always looking for an adventure, she looks forward to hikes in the mountains chasing waterfalls, or scouring the coast for beautiful lighthouses! 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!
