John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard someone say, "I just want to live a simple life" and wonder what exactly that means? Have you ever asked yourself.... what does a simple life look like? As I've grown older, I look back at all the plans I had made for myself. My "life plan" if you will. The... Continue Reading →
I am a mother of 3 biological children add my other children I was blessed with through marriage, I have quite a crew. Ages varying from later twenties to youngest being thirteen. Lately there has been some challenges. I am sure I as well as many of other moms out there could write a series... Continue Reading →
This is a topic that hits home hard for me. Are you loving or losing? As a young person we learn to love. We learn to understand that love is a feeling we have that starts from our parents and/or whomever that may be that cared for us at birth. The person who held us... Continue Reading →
Its times like this in the stillness and quiet of the night, I become so intune with my thoughts and emotions. It's during these times when my "big picture " comes in crystal clear. The days, weeks and months are flying by with no real pause to take it all in. Soon we will be... Continue Reading →
John15:12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. John 15: 17 This is my command: Love each other. Dedicated to: Ms. Ruth Nix Sometimes life throws us a curve ball.... we are sent in a completely opposite direction than we started out. If we are patient and... Continue Reading →
Happily Ever After! That is our plan when we stand before God and our friends and family! It doesn't just happen like magic or a fairy godmother waving her wand around though, it is a combination of things that make Happily Ever After happen. It takes being in love, loving unconditionally, it takes mutual respect,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever evaluated what's in your own heart? Are we showing love and acceptance, kindness and compassion to our fellow human beings? As I go about my days lately I have made a point to note my interactions and reactions to those I come in contact with. It could be in traffic, at the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes in life we go through things that are meant to break us. For some it does just that. Our world crumbles right in front of our eyes and we are frozen in our tracks, unable to do a thing to stop it. For some it is like we wake up one day, for the... Continue Reading →
Recently I attended an event with my husband, I met so many people. Many I had met before however given that I meet so many different people at one time at these things, I don't always associate the name with the faces. These events are not my favorite because I have never been one of... Continue Reading →
I am so glad you are here! Let me introduce myself. My name is Shanna. I am a member of the fabulous and forties club. I am a mom of 3 biological children and have gained 4 more wonderful children by marriage. I am a GI GI, which is my favorite title. I am a... Continue Reading →
I worked 7a.m. to 3p.m. today. I work as a nurse at an Assisted Living Center. This facility has independent clients and those who are capable of living on their own still but require a small amount of assistance i.e. getting their correct medications and assistance with showering etc. During my shift today, the value... Continue Reading →
1 JOHN 4:7-11 Loving one another. Dear Friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and know God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. God showed how much he loved us by sending his... Continue Reading →
Mississippi Musings by Shanna 