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Back In Business

by shaylajay | September 20, 2011 | Article | 3 Comments

Mr. Louis and I are back in business. For the past two weeks, I have been blogging from another computer because my battery literally died in my old computer. I have a new battery and will be blogging from my own computer, which will make life a lot easier....

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

by shaylajay | October 31, 2011 | Article | 4 Comments

This will be my only post this week because it is a post that is very dear to my heart. I want my viewers to see this post for the entire week. It is my prayer that this post will encourage women who have not been getting their annual mammograms or those...

Amelia Island Board Rentals

by shaylajay | March 19, 2023 | Travel, Article | 0 Comments

I found Amelia Island Board Rentals when I Googled fun things to do on Amelia Island. This was the highlight for my kids. The entire family skateboarded on the beach, and we had a blast. Hugh, the owner, took beautiful pictures of us as we skateboarded on the beach....

Boy or Girl?

by shaylajay | February 3, 2012 | Article | 14 Comments

On Tuesday, my husband and I went to the doctor for an ultrasound. Before my husband and I walked in, I gave the technician two envelopes and two pieces of paper. I advised her to let us know when she began looking for the gender of the baby so that we...

A Special Monday

by shaylajay | October 1, 2012 | Article | 10 Comments

Singing in my Tony! Toni! Tone! voice, "Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary!" To the wonderful man who shares all my hops and dreams and is the greatest husband and father in this world --- Happy Anniversary! I thank God everyday that He gave...

Puppy Love

by shaylajay | September 17, 2011 | Article | 8 Comments

We have a new addition to the family. Welcome Mr. Louis (pronounced "Louie"). Mr. Louis was rescued from the Humane Society. He is a Tibetan Terrier who was apparently wandering around alone when the pound found him. He was later taken to the...

I Wish

by shaylajay | June 9, 2017 | Article | 10 Comments

I've actually been writing this post in my head since February, but this weekend prompted me to put my words onto paper. In February, I went to Pinot's Palette at Lake Providence in Huntsville with an awesome group of women. It's an art studio where...

God’s Timing

by shaylajay | July 29, 2011 | Article | 7 Comments

A few days ago, one of my friends appeared frustrated that she was still single and that marriage appeared to be nowhere in sight. For the past two weeks, my pastor has also been preaching specifically to singles. So, I decided that today I am going to talk to my...

Loyalty That Runs Deep

by shaylajay | January 16, 2012 | Article | 2 Comments

It's 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning and I cannot sleep. Sleeping on my stomach is uncomfortable, sleeping on my back is a pregnancy no-no, and I am tired of sleeping on my side. As I tossed the covers back and put on my slippers, I began to think about the New...

Strength + Humility

by shaylajay | January 1, 2023 | Article, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today is officially the first day of 2023, and I spent my first waking hours saying goodbye to my Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love as they left for Louisiana this morning. I hated to see them go, but I know they have to get back home. My family and I got dressed and...

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