by Shirley | Nov 3, 2025 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
I placed your marker on your grave today. That moment sealed the finality of it all. Up to this point, my head knew, but my heart did not want to accept. Your old collar and tag is draped across the neck of your stuffed animal, and it sits, just as you once did, on...
by Shirley | Jun 21, 2025 | My Story, Seasons of Home
The summer of 2025 had us enter into a new chapter in our lives. We are now empty-nesters. We knew this day was coming. We helped our youngest daughter paint walls and cabinets in her new house. We helped with installing new flooring in what would be her master...
by Shirley | Dec 13, 2024 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
While I shared this snippet of my feelings on my personal Facebook page earlier this morning, I will expound upon it here on the blog: On this day in 1968, my beautiful sister was born. There are not enough words to express how much I love her and miss her. Oh how I...
by Shirley | Nov 26, 2024 | My Story, Thanksgiving, Words of Love To My Babies
This holiday season, we have so much to be thankful for! Our family has grown, and our hearts are overflowing with love and happiness. We are full of holiday joy! God has carried us through some extremely difficult times leading up to this point. Now our family is...
by Shirley | Jul 9, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
Today marks 21 years I have lived without my sister. Desperation and depression took her from me. She was only 32 years old. Every year I think I can get by without it affecting me. This “tender day” of July 9th shouldn’t hold such agonizing...
by Shirley | Feb 7, 2022 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, My Story, Words of Love To My Babies, Write 28 Days
My 17 year old daughter has longed to showcase her talent, as she has the voice of an angel especially when she sings. She took voice lessons before, but her range is so high and ability so vast that the instructor did not feel the need to “teach” her...
