On A Cold January Day
One of my greatest blessings came to me on a cold January day. It was the year 1997, and I was pregnant with my darling angel sent straight from Heaven above. Feeling a little scared, but more excited than anything, we made our way to the hospital where I would be...Closing The Chapter on 2014
This is it! The last day of 2014. As people everywhere are preparing for New Year’s Eve parties and closing the chapter on 2014, we reflect back on what this year has held for us. Do you look back on it fondly? Or, are you like so many that are completely...Love The Giver
My ten year old daughter came home from school one day overcome with sadness. You see, earlier in the day she visited the little country store at their school where they were allowed to buy items for their family members for Christmas. My daughter told about how she...Dear Grief
Dear Grief, I came to know you and despise you all at the same time 13 years ago. You slammed into me and my family on a hot July day stripping away every ounce of happiness and hope that we had for the future. When we should have been happy celebrating the birth of...One More Day
Today is my sister’s birthday. She should be here for us to gather around with birthday cake and balloons in hand as we burst into song singing, “Happy Birthday To You …” But alas, she is celebrating with Jesus again this year, just as she has...
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!
