Signora Sheila

Never an Orphan

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4–6 minutes

Growing up I thought I was an orphan—unwanted and abandoned by my “real family.” I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But I had them because of my own family and friends. Family friends would ask. “Is Sheila adopted? She doesn’t look like anyone…
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I’m Back Again, And With the Light I Can See!

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3–5 minutes

I’ve been absent from this blog again, which seems to happen far too frequently. But I’m back, and with immense thankfulness for all the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness. I was hospitalized for another surgery on October 23. (I had barely recovered from my prolapse surgery done on July 22.) This…
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Highways in Bible Times

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4–5 minutes

In Israel, carriage roads existed even before their kings reigned. One of which was the King’s Highway, a toll road for public use (see Numbers 20:17). Jewish law regulated roads and their upkeep, particularly those which led into the cities of refuge. One book of law, the Hebrew Talmud, required…
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Olive Harvest

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1–2 minutes

Olives from our very own trees! (We have 2 of them in our back yard.)
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Goodbye to Our Nonno House

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3–4 minutes

Autumn is slowly creeping into our area. The grape and olive harvests are in full swing. The days are lovely and warm, but not uncomfortably hot. Nights are sometimes chilly enough for a very light blanket. For some reason, autumn always reminds me of Nonno’s house, our summer home. It’s…
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I’m Finally Back!

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1–2 minutes

I’m back and I’ve missed you all, so welcome back to my blog! I’ve been on sick leave from here because of the major surgery I underwent. I’m still struggling to write, not only because it’s hard to get back into the habit of writing. But because it’s hard for…
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