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...
by Shirley | Oct 11, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
With hectic schedules, meetings to attend and carting children to different activities, some times we just need to carve out a time to rest. Otherwise, we will simply wear ourselves out. This used to be my life. I used to run myself ragged going here and there,...
by Shirley | Oct 10, 2015 | 31 Day Challenge, Five Minute Fridays
“Mom!” she yells from the living room as she continues, “Let’s goooooo!” My 11 year old is ready for an adventure this afternoon, but it isn’t just any ole adventure. She is ready for some Halloween fun! I imagine we’ll...