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  • You Can Do it Mom

    My children are grown and gone. I now have adult grandchildren. And yet, that voice that so many mothers know so well accuses me. It’s the voice that shouts, “You weren’t a good mom, and you still aren’t.” In my recent reading on parenting, one theme came through loud and clear. And for me, the following…

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  • God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One

    “Ooooh, she brought it out just so we could see it!” my little grandson cried, promptly bursting into tears. And at first I thought, “Oh how sweet!” But I think he was right! That cat had been theirs for a few months before they had to move away and leave it with neighbors. But in…

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  • But What About the Memories?

    Imagine coming home from the store to find your house leveled! That’s just what happened to one Michigan couple. A demolition crew had been given the wrong address, and all that was left of a grandmother’s old home was a cement slab. But the amazing thing was their attitude! No anger, just a calm shrug of…

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  • The Wise Woman with a Stone

    If you could leave behind only one thing what would it be? Wealth and possessions? Family heirlooms? For me those aren’t even in the running. Not only because I have few such things to leave behind. But above all, I hope to leave a lasting legacy.  Leaving a legacy I may not be remembered for…

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  • 2020: an Ebenezer Year to Remember

    For several years, I kept two homemade placards on our entry mirror. They read Ebenezer and Jehovah-Jireh. Two powerful words from Scripture, that mean “stone of help” and “Yahweh will provide.” In other words, the Lord has helped us so far – and He will continue to do so. Now as the year 2020 draws…

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  • Blog With Purpose Not Obligation

    Have you ever written a blog post that starts out with an apology for not blogging for a while? I haven’t, but the thought had crossed my mind! Until I read a post about Blogging without Obligation. The author basically brought out the idea that no one should have to apologize for how often they post. An…

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I’m Signora Sheila

American-born, Italian at heart. Welcome to my bilingual blog and my corner of Italy, dedicated to all things slow, real, lasting – and of course Italian. Here, I invite you to join me in slowing down, living with purpose, and rediscovering the things that really matter.

Let’s be amici!

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