by Shirley | May 27, 2016 | Words of Love To My Babies
She came home from school one day filled with excitement and nervous energy all rolled into one. “Mama, I’ve signed up for the Lip Sync Battle at school!” my 11 year old daughter exclaimed. I congratulated her and made a point to really encourage her...
by Shirley | Mar 21, 2016 | National Single Parent Day, Seasons of Home, Words of Love To My Babies
Once upon a time, my fairy tale marriage ended. Yes, that’s right. There was to be no “happily ever after” for me. Not with my first husband. At just 21 years old, my first husband and I vowed to love each other and be together...
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 | Nov 17, 2015 | My Story, Words of Love To My Babies
“Mama … ” a weak voice trailed off followed by deep sobs. “Somebody hit me.” Instantly fear and panic filled my body. My baby!! MY BABY!!!! “Oh my GOD … YOU or the vehicle? Are you okay? Where are you?” I questioned...
by Shirley | Jul 24, 2015 | Five Minute Fridays, Words of Love To My Babies
She bounces across the yard, wide smile on her lips with long blonde hair flowing behind her. Throwing her head back, the sweetest laughter fills the air as she runs after her goats. They scurry, buck, and hop to get away from her grasp, and she laughs even harder...
by Shirley | Jun 21, 2015 | My Story, Words of Love To My Babies
This morning we got up super early for a Sunday. We loaded the boat with our rod and reels and headed off to fish for our supper. It’s a good thing we had a back up plan as no fish were biting today in this heat despite the variety of crickets and worms we...
