by Shirley | Dec 9, 2015 | Angel of Hope, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
There she stood, much taller than she was four years ago, with her brownish-auburn hair flowing gracefully over her left shoulder. Smiling nervously, she looked at me through the dark square framed glasses, my now 14 year old niece, Melanie. Brief awkward hugs were...
by Shirley | Dec 3, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Christmas, My Story
Yesterday on Twitter, I was invited to participate in a link up. (Thank you Hope N. Griffin!) I was extremely excited and flattered that I received this personal invitation. The topic everyone was to write on was how you’re finding joy in every day. She...
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 | Aug 22, 2015 | Food For Thought, My Story, Tuesday At Ten
There are people in my life that take advantage of me. They take advantage of my kindness and my forgiving heart. These same people expect chance after chance after chance … while they are repeat offenders … and yet, I try to be forgiving just as Christ...
by Shirley | Aug 9, 2015 | Five Minute Fridays, My Story
Today I got a rare opportunity, and I took it. I seized the moment, right here and now, to let my long lost niece know that I love her. I let her know that things are not as they seem, nor as she was told. While it started off kind of rough in a Facebook message,...
by Shirley | Aug 5, 2015 | My Story, Tuesday At Ten
Dear One, You’ve been through a lot in your lifetime. Sorrow has touched your heart at times and has brought you to your knees, but you don’t stay down for long. That’s what I love about you. No matter what you are faced with, you choose not to be...