Finality
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...New Chapter
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...1968
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...Holiday Joy
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...Feeling Like I Lived
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...
Light, Love, Hope
Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies and is now an extremely ecstatic grandmother of two precious little boys! Her family is her heart and soul, and she thanks God for blessing her so tremendously in this life. She has many titles: Child of God, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Accountant, Leader Singer in two Rock 'n Roll bands, Vocalist on the Worship Team at Church, Adventure Seeker, Lighthouse Lover, Horse Owner, Trixanne & Gypsy's Fur Mama, Blogger, Momentum Influencer, Blessed By God, Saved By Grace. 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!
