by Shirley | Oct 16, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
A plaque hangs on the wall in the little quint shop we found on the corner with the words: “Live Laugh Love.” I pause for a moment and think, “Indeed!” If you really think about it, they sum it right up. What are you to do in life? Well,...
by Shirley | Oct 16, 2015 | Giveaway
As we were driving to school this morning, my daughter was in the backseat diligently studying for her bible test. Bible is the first subject of the day at her school, and every week they have a bible verse to memorize. That is one thing I absolutely love about the...
by Shirley | Oct 14, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
With recent events just this very week, it has been made painfully clear to me that it is time for me to loosen the grip. I have tried to allow my daughter to grow up and become independent. Yet, when she is in trouble or hurting, it is hard for me to sit back when...
by Shirley | Oct 13, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
Patience? I had none. Yes, that’s right. Oh sure, I started out with it … but three hours later, I will admit that my patience had completely run out. I had plans of a nice, relaxing evening lounging on the hammock by the pool playing with our black...
by Shirley | Oct 12, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
Thursday night things were wonderful as my family and I visited the county fair. I watched my oldest daughter practically floating on Cloud Nine. She smiled, she laughed, she was herself again. I was thankful. Friday came and the winds begin to blow in our...