I’ve Been Doubly Awarded

Michelle at In The Life of a Child has awarded me with two more bloggy awards. Thanks Michelle! How generous of you.
First, is “The Colors of Friendship” award.I’d like to pass this on to Dori at The Ups & Downs of Our Lives and to Nicole at All 4 My Gals. My dear friends, you [...]

Thankfulness

Michelle at In The Life of a Child awarded me and several others with the Wonder Woman Award! This is what Michelle had to say about us:
Every one of these women have overcome incredible obstacles and heartache. Every one of them is a real live Wonder Woman. I feel so privileged to have learned their [...]

The Guilty Mom

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I had a scare today! No, not of the Halloween variety. I had a real scare. The kind of scare that makes a mom feel guilty and grateful all at once. Preston fell off my bed this morning.
Let me explain what happened. Preston was laying to my left within arms reach watching [...]

Grains of Gratitude

Another beautiful week gone by. There is so much to be thankful for this week. Thank you, Lord, for these wonderful blessings:
Birthday Cake- My friend, Lana, has offered to make Gabi’s birthday cake for her. It’s gonna be Dora The Explorer. Her cakes are AWESOME!!! What a blessing to be given such a wonderful gift. [...]

Thanks And More Thanks

Thanks so much for the encouraging responses I received from my last post. It really was tough to open up that way, but I did it to hopefully make a difference in another child’s life. If I do make a difference through my life experience then it was only by God’s strength that empowered me [...]

Bad News, Good News, Bad News, Good News, & Bad News!

Bad News:I was recently told about a wonderful ministry called Angel Food Ministries that provides families an opportunity to purchase groceries for very cheap prices. There is no application process. Everyone is accepted. They even accept food stamps for those who have them (I wish we did.) It’s great for families whose income is too [...]

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

First, I wanted to say “Happy Birthday, Ryan!” Today is my husband’s 33rd birthday. Not sure how we will be celebrating yet. I am sure cake must be involved since I told Gabi this morning, “It’s daddy’s birthday, today!” She said, “Yay cake mmmmmmmm I lub it!”
Also, this morning, Gabi and I played with the [...]

Another?

Dori at The Ups & Downs of Our Life nominated me for this award. So funny that we both nominated each other. This is what she had to say about me:
Shannon..she is an amazing mom and went through a lot with Gabi when she was young. But Gabi is a thriving student in 2nd grade [...]

I’m A Winner!

I am so honored! Donetta from A Life Uncommon had this to say about me:
Gabi’s World-I have found a lovely place to go for a visit. She is an amazing woman who has a flair for life that is full of zest! I spent a lot of time here just enjoying myself and relaxing into [...]