by Shirley | Apr 4, 2016 | My Story
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...
by Shirley | Mar 27, 2016 | Easter
They crucified Jesus on a Friday. I imagine the world grew dark and cold as His mother mourned the loss of her Precious Son. Oh the tears she shed as this mother’s heart was shattered. But a new day was dawning … On that third day, the stone rolled away...
by Shirley | Mar 25, 2016 | Easter
It’s Friday. The day Jesus was beaten and tortured as He walked through the streets. People gathered around to watch the show as others insulted Him. They lashed out at Him verbally and physically as well. He was beaten and bruised. His body was pierced,...
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 21, 2016 | National Single Parent Day, Seasons of Home, Words of Love To My Babies
Once upon a time, my fairy tale marriage ended. Yes, that’s right. There was to be no “happily ever after” for me. Not with my first husband. At just 21 years old, my first husband and I vowed to love each other and be together...