by Shirley | Jan 26, 2015 | A New Year - A New You!, Choose Joy!, Food For Thought
“Mama, I tried something new!” my 18 year old daughter exclaimed. “Oh yea, what’s that?” I inquired. “I decided to stop being so negative all the time,” she replied. I stopped what I was doing and turned to give her my full...
by Shirley | Jan 22, 2015 | Depression, Inspiration
*The theme lately has been that of choosing joy! It is so important to hold on to that joy and happiness in your heart. I realize that it is sometimes hard to do, especially when people are pushing your buttons. What I’d like you to accept is that your worth...
by Shirley | Jan 21, 2015 | Choose Joy!
Yep, that’s what I’ll call her. Miss Grumpy Pants. If I based my self worth on what she says to me on a daily basis, I would have none. Zero. Zilch. Nada. The things she says to me are quite often laced with a condescending tone and accusatory in nature....
by Shirley | Jan 20, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Inspiration
The birds were singing such a beautiful song this morning, and the sky was a mixture of pastels as the sun rose over the tree tops in my backyard. There is no denying that He who created the world designed such a sunrise this morning. Yet another of His masterpieces...
by Shirley | Jan 19, 2015 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, Cultural Awareness
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! The state offices are closed, and students are happy as they do not have school today. However, this day is not just about getting to hang out around the house for an extra day or having an extra long weekend. This is a day set...