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


  • Italy is for Nature Lovers

    Although Italy is a small country with a relatively small population, it boasts 70% of the world’s artistic and cultural heritage sites. In fact, Italy tops the UNESCO World Heritage List with 50 sites. China follows with 47 sites, and… Continue reading

    Italy is for Nature Lovers
  • Swedish Death Cleaning

    My brothers had an estate sale at my parents’ house this week, which brought sadness to my heart. Few of my childhood memories are tied to this house because my parents didn’t live there when I was growing up. But… Continue reading

    Swedish Death Cleaning
  • Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts

    In the 1970 musical Scrooge, even that grumpy Christmas-hating miser finally realized that “December the 25th is the dearest day in all the year!” (Watch the trailer here.) I never needed any convincing. Andy Williams singing that Christmas was “the… Continue reading

    Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts