Stacey A. Shannon

A new pet I never dreamed of having

By Stacey A. Shannon on Saturday, October 13, 2018

My favorite kind of days are the ones where we don’t have to leave the house. That may be because I’m an introvert, or it may be because six days a week we have somewhere to be between school and church. It’s probably a combination of both. Today we are having that kind of Saturday. …

Faith

Graceful or grace-filled?

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, October 11, 2018

How grace-filled is different from graceful When I think of someone who is graceful, I think of a ballerina or a dancer who moves in fluid, smooth lines. I think of someone who seems to float more than walk. That person is not me. Not at all! And that’s not what this site is about. …

Parenting

11 ways to help kids deal with the death of a loved one

By Stacey A. Shannon on Friday, October 5, 2018

In May of 2016, our beloved family dog had to be put to sleep after a short battle with an aggressive cancer that couldn’t be treated. In May of 2017, my last remaining grandparent — my maternal grandmother — passed away after a few months battling varying issues. A couple of days ago, my uncle …

Parenting

A parent’s prayer — FREE printable!

By Stacey A. Shannon on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

How to pray for yourself as a parent About two years ago, a friend of mine shared a prayer for parents on social media. I really liked it, and I have been using it ever since. I’ve been curious about its origins, so I did a bit of research and found that a version of …

Marriage

A little grace in marriage goes a long way to avoid conflict

By Stacey A. Shannon on Monday, September 24, 2018

Grace in marriage improves your relationship Last Monday, I had to pick up my daughter from school early for an orthodontist appointment. Right after her appointment, we had to go back to school to pick up her brother. It wasn’t all that hard, because the orthodontist isn’t too far from school, but it was just …

Parenting

More than just an umbrella

By Stacey A. Shannon on Friday, September 14, 2018

Last week, I was picking my kiddos up from school and it was pouring the rain. The way their school is set up, I have to walk up to the building to get them and then walk them back to the car, parked across the street. It’s a bit of an ordeal on rainy days, …

Marriage

Team marriage

By Stacey A. Shannon on Friday, September 14, 2018

Last month, my husband and I celebrated our 19th anniversary. I have been thinking about the girl I was 19 years ago. I have thought about what I would go back and say to that 20-year-old girl who was finishing all the last-minute tasks. And I’ve decided, I wouldn’t say much more than just enjoy …