by Shirley | Dec 23, 2013 | Christmas, Food For Thought
The week of Christmas is here!! In just a few more days, we will all gather around our Christmas trees with our families on Christmas morning. The children’s eyes will sparkle with delight and smiles will spread across their faces as they wait in great...
by Shirley | Dec 22, 2013 | A New Year - A New You!, Food For Thought
As the year draws to a close, we pause to reflect back on this past year. We think about the memories we made with our friends and loved ones. We think about how situations have changed throughout this year. We reflect on every thing that has occurred in the year...
by Shirley | Dec 21, 2013 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, Food For Thought
This mother’s heart shattered today as she watched her daughter being picked on and bullied right before her very eyes. It all happened so fast, and yet the sting of it all lingers long after. And I find myself asking, “Why?!” It was a beautiful...
by Shirley | Dec 21, 2013 | Beautiful Music, Christmas, Food For Thought
Earlier tonight I put on some Christmas music from a musical we performed at church a few years ago. Surprisingly, I remembered almost all of the words to the songs! As I organized my house for the upcoming Christmas festivities, I sang my heart out to every song on...
by Shirley | Dec 20, 2013 | Christmas, Food For Thought, Holiday Traditions
As we are leading up to Christmas morning, I would like to share a few things that have been on my heart, as well as sharing a few ideas that I really like and will be implementing this weekend with my children! A little old lady lives down the road from us with her...
by Shirley | Dec 20, 2013 | Food For Thought, Inspiration, Words of Love To My Babies
Today my oldest daughter and I “unplugged.” Yes, we did! We spent the day together and focused more on each other than on a screen of any kind! We were present for each other, and that is a gift that is so rarely given these days. Normally you see...