Welcome to my blog!

In this space, I share my experiences of faith and missionary life overseas. As an empty nester with family scattered across the globe, I also discuss the challenges of aging, loneliness, and yearning for loved ones.

At the heart of this blog, though, lies my passion for the ‘Dolce Vita.’ Which, to me, means aspiring to live a quiet, peaceful life, being satisfied with what one has, loving others, and seeking God in the everyday spaces of daily life.

Per me, questa è la vera dolce vita — che si trova solo nella gioia di camminare con Gesù. Anche tu puoi sperimentare questa gioia — perseguiamola insieme!

— Signora Sheila

Latest Posts


  • Why Am I Here?

    That’s a question I often ask myself.  Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart.  I was created because He wanted me… Continue reading

    Why Am I Here?
  • The God of Reckless Abandon

    They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years.… Continue reading

    The God of Reckless Abandon
  • Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift

    Our Spring time change is scheduled for the last weekend of March, despite rumors circulating about canceling it. I don’t understand why they insist on doing it or why they call it “moving forward.” Losing an hour of sleep never… Continue reading

    Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift