by Shelia Shook | Jan 10, 2021 | Be Inspired
Do you recognize the things your spouse loves with tangible evidence? Let me share a story: When I was in Highschool, I hated science. Graduation required two years of it, so as a freshman, I took General Science. My Senior year, I only needed another Science course...
by Shelia Shook | Nov 22, 2020 | Be Inspired
When I was young, lonely, and vulnerable, I flirted with the devil. The least bit of attention I received made me hungry for more, but my marriage vow wasn’t just to Bill, it was a promise I’d made to God, too. I loathe the idea of being unfaithful. I told Bill about...
by Shelia Shook | Sep 29, 2020 | Be Inspired
What does true love look like? Holding hands, public affection, stolen glances? Dusty Springfield sings: The look of love is in your eyes The look your smile can’t disguise. The look of loveIs saying so much more thanJust words could every sayAnd what my heart has...
by Shelia Shook | Jul 31, 2020 | Be Inspired
Ever have a favorite song that spoke for you? Music is a mood-setter. It can give you an adrenalin rush and get your feet moving for exercise or dance, or in the middle of a great mood, it can bring you down. Combined with lyrics, it’s a communicator. How do song...
by Shelia Shook | Jul 14, 2020 | Be Inspired
When Bill married me, I only weighed a hundred and eighteen pounds and was lean and strong–feather weight in the world of boxing. His Uncle Danny used to say, “Billy, tell your little wife not to hit me so hard.” We joked about it, and Bill seemed proud. He even...
by Shelia Shook | Jun 30, 2020 | Be Inspired
Fifty Ways to Keep Your Lover #13 These fifty ways are not in any kind of order, but if I were to prioritize this list, laughter would be among the top ten. My last two blogs reflect the gravity we dealt with in our marriage, and lest you think we didn’t laugh, I want...
