Welcome to my blog
Where faith meets la Dolce Vita
I’m Signora Sheila, a wife, mom, nonna, and Christ-follower serving as a missionary in Italy, alongside my husband since 1989.
At the heart of this blog lies my passion for La Dolce Vita. To me, this means aspiring to live a quiet and peaceful life filled with contentment. It means loving our neighbors well, stewarding God’s gifts wisely, and recognizing His presence in even the most ordinary moments of everyday life.
For me, this is the “true dolce vita,” and it’s found in the joy of walking with Jesus. Let’s pursue this life together!
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Debt-Free Living or Pop Goes the Money?
Do you remember singing “Pop Goes the Weasel” as a child? Or hearing it played by a jack-in-the-box or an ice cream truck? This traditional English song originated in the mid-19th century as a country dance, nursery rhyme, and singing… Continue reading
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New Features & A New Blog
Meteorologists say Italy is on track to record its hottest summer ever. The heat certainly has been blistering, and the humidity high. I’ve essentially gone into hibernation. Yes, I know hibernation occurs in the winter, but I’ve invented summer hibernation!… Continue reading
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Only Man Walks Upright [and Our Sacred Trust]
The beauty and mystery of the heavens and the stars have long fascinated humanity. They speak of something higher and greater than ourselves. The wise men who worshiped the Christ-child were stargazers too. They searched the heavens for a sign of… Continue reading
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