Have you ever noticed how children love things that shine? Children seem to be drawn to those things because of their sparkle, shine, and light. Why is that? I think it’s because whatever is shining, causes wonder. A child, who is also full of light, is drawn towards something that is equally shiny and sparkly….
Choose to care. Choose Light!
I’m re-dedicating myself to LIGHT. Or in other words, I am re-dedicating myself to Jesus Christ. What I mean by that is… I’m going to care more. I’m going to care about the things my body and my mind intake. I’m going to care about the things I can control. I may not be able…
To those I can’t see anymore…
Have you ever had a person (or persons) influence your life forever? You know… the ones whom you can’t help but love with your entire heart and soul because they had such a profound impact on you? And even though you love them SO much… you know it is probably (at this point) only one…
Be kind and keep scrolling.
I don’t like it when people are mean. I don’t enjoy arguments or “debates.” I don’t enjoy reading threads of comments on controversial Facebook posts. And I don’t like seeing people put others down for thinking differently or having an opposing view. Guess what? You don’t agree. You’re never going to convince someone by arguing…
A Letter to Al Carraway
Life is funny, isn’t it? It’s interesting how fame touches some and leaves others in the dark. How people can follow every movie, song, or book involving their favorite famous human. How some fans try to get noticed or reach out to someone who is considered “Influential” or a “Public Figure.” And as we sit…
18 Lessons in 2018
I don’t know about you, but I love reminiscing. Truly, I do. In fact, oftentimes I have to consciously make sure I am living in the present and looking forward to the future, rather than reliving my favorite memories. I am also a bit of a Harry Potter nerd. So, it may not come as…
The Fire Burns On
Last week we were able to go home again. We were still on Pre-Evacuation Notice, but the very fact that we could sleep in our own beds gave us strength and comfort to face another day. It gave us hope. Then the rains came. They poured. And with them came a shower of blessings and…
Coming Home
On day 20 we get to go home. Today is the day. After weeks of waiting and wondering, we were notified that we would be placed under pre-evacuation notice once more, but that we get to go home. We have to drive slowly because the fire is still a threat and the firefighters are still…
I Want to Go Home
The other day I had the privilege to visit a friend up in Woodland Hills. They’re home now – no longer evacuated. The fall leaves greeted us, as my mom and I drove up the winding mountain side. Autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. When we pulled up to the house, I stepped out…
The Fire is Here
The fire is here. How are you doing? How are you feeling? Questions I have no idea how to answer. How can I adequately describe all the emotions that are filling me up inside? How does someone describe how it feels to possibly lose the only home they have ever known? I don’t know. Turmoil….
Shalee Taylor 