by Shirley | Jan 4, 2016 | My Story
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...
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 | Jan 1, 2016 | A New Year - A New You!, Food For Thought
It’s here! Twenty sixteen is off to a great start! What will YOU do with a brand new year that God has given to you? There is just something about having a fresh start, a clean slate, a white canvas on which to paint your masterpiece this coming year. You can...
by Shirley | Dec 30, 2015 | A New Year - A New You!
As you’re reading this, Christmas has come and gone. Leading up to this wonderful holiday, everyone seemed in good spirits and more friendlier than usual. Oh, if we could only keep Christmas in our hearts ALL year through. Standing in Lowes looking at some...
by Shirley | Dec 23, 2015 | Christmas
Pulling out of our driveway tonight, we saw lights coming toward us. As we waited, we realized that the vehicle was that of our elderly neighbor just down the road from us. She stopped, and we got out to greet her. She had gifts in hand and thanked us for our gift...