by Shirley | Dec 9, 2015 | Angel of Hope, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
There she stood, much taller than she was four years ago, with her brownish-auburn hair flowing gracefully over her left shoulder. Smiling nervously, she looked at me through the dark square framed glasses, my now 14 year old niece, Melanie. Brief awkward hugs were...
by Shirley | Dec 2, 2015 | Giveaway, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
Around the holiday season, every one wants to look their best. There are Christmas parties with your employer, not to mention getting together with good friends and gathering with families around the holiday. Next up will be New Year’s Eve as you ring in the...
by Shirley | Nov 20, 2015 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Words of Love To My Babies
He hasn’t been around for the past few years. Since she turned 16, they “allowed” her to choose if she wanted to come visit. After how she was treated and forced to endure the harassment from her step mom in her tender years as a child, she chose...
by Shirley | Aug 29, 2015 | Food For Thought, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
With the data breach and hacking on the ashleymadison.com website, a lot of people have been forced to “come clean.” While the focus has been on the Duggars and poor Anna (the cheating husband’s wife), there are many other faceless victims out...
by Shirley | Aug 28, 2015 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts, and change the world. Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak. Steven Aitchison In the mist of discovering something that shattered her heart, she failed to maintain her...
by Shirley | Jul 21, 2015 | Bereaved Parents Month, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
A few weeks ago, I shared the heartbreaking story of little Riggs that passed away at just a little over a year old. His mother, Caroline, sought to bring awareness to Bereaved Parents Month. She reached out to local newspapers and news stations. While it took a...