Loved? As In Past Tense?
Here’s a little pet peeve of mine: When someone says “I loved him/her” after someone has passed away. Loved? As in past tense? But … why? I understand that the individual they are speaking of is not here on this earth any longer, but to...An Open Book? Not So Fast!
Once upon a time I was an open book. My friends and family didn’t have to ask about the details of my life because I would freely share with them. I had no secrets so why not share and share alike, right? Wrong. It often became one sided with me sharing and...Traditions
During a very long drive home, fifteen or so total hours, I had a lot of time to think about the upcoming holidays and how things have changed over the years. I am one of the vast number of people that are alone during the holidays because either their immediately...All You Had To Do Was Stay
There is a new CD out by Taylor Swift that we just purchased entitled 1989. This was a good year for me, as it was the year that I graduated from high school. I was a small town girl with big hopes and dreams going out into the cruel world. And it has been just...Although It’s Hard, It’s Possible
It’s true when they say you never know what you’ve got til it’s gone. I know that from experience. I recently lost my best friend Daisy because her and her family moved back to their home of Paraguay, and this is the hardest thing I’ve ever...
Light, Love, Hope
Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies. She enjoys spending time with them on their ranch in the deep South with their three paint horses. Always looking for an adventure, she looks forward to hikes in the mountains chasing waterfalls, or scouring the coast for beautiful lighthouses! Shirley writes to encourage others and often times shares things that motivate and inspire her. She believes in living life to the fullest because no one is promised the gift of another day. Join her as we honor our bodies, minds, hearts, souls, and our Almighty Creator, God above!
