by Shirley | Oct 26, 2016 | Happy Wives Club, Intentional Marriage, My Story, When Couples Walk Together
Today marks our 14th wedding anniversary. As I reflect back on “the chase,” when he “captured me,” and when we settled into life as a family, I also realize I’ve learned a few things along the way. I’ll get into the story of us in a...
by Shirley | Oct 10, 2016 | Inspiration, Meditation Monday, My Story, Traveling
“Daddy, have you been keeping up with the storm?” I asked. “No, not really. Why? Should I?” He replied with little concern in his voice. “Yes! Hurricane Matthew is going to impact South Carolina. They’re saying it’s...
by Shirley | Sep 18, 2016 | Inspiration, My Story
I’m what’s known now as “The Un-Churched.” You know the kind. They grew up in the church or went to church every time the doors were open once-upon-a-time. Now, however, they no longer darken the door of the church – any church. People...
by Shirley | Sep 9, 2016 | A New Year - A New You!, Inspiration, My Story
As we get older, people sometimes grumble when their birthday rolls around. Not me, though! I realize that birthdays are special. Each and every birthday! From the days of youth celebrating with birthday parties, cake, ice cream … to the later years when...
by Shirley | Jul 31, 2016 | 21 Days of Journaling in July, My Story, Restaurant Reviews
How would you describe your perfect day? For me, any time spent with my family is perfect in my eyes. Whether we’re going on an adventure in the RV, or lounging around the house watching movies … if I’m with my family, I’m extremely happy and...
by Shirley | Jul 25, 2016 | 21 Days of Journaling in July, My Story
If I could have a one day visit with my sister, I doubt very seriously if I’d focus on questions regarding events leading to her death. Lord knows, we’ve questioned it enough throughout these past 15 years, and honestly, we still haven’t found the...