Shirley Buxton

About Shirley Buxton

Shirley Buxton is a daughter of God, who since childhood, has been taught His ways. Her father was a minister, as is her husband, Jerry, two of their sons, Stephen and Andrew, and their grandson, Joel. God and His church are the center of her life.

Jerry and Shirley have four children, all married now, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Buxtons live in Crestline, CA. a small town that sets 5000 feet high in the San Bernardino Mountains. Although they maintain their Crestline home, since February of 2007, they have lived in Lake Havasu City, AZ. where they are pioneering a new church work.

In recent years, Shirley has published three books. The first, A Thousand Pieces, ready to go into its fourth printing, is the story of Jerry’s horrendous accident in 1994 when he was struck by a drunk driver. He was in the hospital five months, and his remarkable recovery is attributed both to excellent medical care, and to the miraculous touch of God. Her second book is entitled, Road Tales. In July of 2006, she released her newest book  Link to Excellence. 

Shirley also is a frequent speaker, both at women’s conferences and other meetings, and with Jerry, in marriage seminars.

73 Comments

73 responses so far ↓

  • Larry // May 28, 2007 at 7:16 pm

    Shirley, I am really thinking I am being called to ministry of some sort. I have an apt to speak to one of my pastor friends Wednesday for advice. I have been feeling this for awhile and I am finally clear headed enough to understand what it may be. Btw I will be in California in August with my wife and some friends. We will be in Orange County. Anyway probably wrong place to post this but I didn’t have a way to reach you other wise..LOL

    Larry

  • Shirley // May 29, 2007 at 7:39 am

    Larry, I will contact you by email.

  • breederx // May 31, 2007 at 7:41 am

    Shirley! I think your blog is fantastic, I just put it on my blogroll. :-) God bless you and your family!

  • Shirley // May 31, 2007 at 7:43 am

    Thank you, Breederx. Thank you very much…and God bless all you and yours.

  • Beka // June 1, 2007 at 7:09 pm

    Sis Shirley I just read your blog on addiction, I know this is not on the topic but I wanted to leave you a comment is there a way to do so?

  • Shirley // June 4, 2007 at 2:37 pm

    Beka, you may leave the comment on the addiction article page. Or if you would rather me do so, I can email you. Let me know Sorry for the delay in responding; I haven’t looked at a computer screen since Friday.

  • TIM ROBERTSON // June 25, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    SHIRLEY I`VE KNOWN THE SCOTTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS.THE THINGS YOU WROTE ABOUT TANYA WAS SO THOUGHTFUL AND TRUE THANK YOU FOR HELPING HER .MYBE YOU COULD HELP ME , I CANT SEEM TO GET A HOLD OF HER BROTHER YET AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND FLOWERS TO THE FUNERAL HOME . DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS?

  • Shirley // June 26, 2007 at 9:21 am

    Hello, Tim. Welcome to my site.

    Tanya’s funeral service is on Wednesday at ll:30. The mortuary is Lietz-Fraze located at 21 Riviera Blvd in Lake Havasu.

    God’s blessings to you.

  • yvonne // July 1, 2007 at 12:48 pm

    Hello Shirley :) I found your blog via Titus2Talk. There is SO much here! I shall enjoy having a look round. :)

    Blessings

  • Shirley // July 1, 2007 at 12:51 pm

    Hello, Yvonne, and welcome to my sites. Hope you visit often.

    Joy and hope!

  • Becky // July 5, 2007 at 1:41 pm

    Shirley, could you check this out and see if you think it is worth writing about? I thought it was, and a lot more people read your blog than mine. Whichever way you decide, thanks.

    http://beckyworks.wordpress.com/2007/07/05/theres-a-contest/

  • Keri Garrett // July 24, 2007 at 1:02 pm

    Hello Sis. Buxton! I somehow stumbled across your blog and see that you’re in Lake Havasu, AZ. Are you all starting/pastoring a church there now?? Just curious (nosey!).

  • James Buxton // July 24, 2007 at 8:06 pm

    Hi Shirley,

    I am apparently a long lost relative of your clan but not lost in the eyes of the Lord. My Buxton clan is origionally from Cincinnati, Ohio area. I am a public school teacher in San Diego….looking to Holy Spirit about how to deal with the double standard being forced on the public over the issue of permissible Musilim prayer and non-permissible Christian prayer in the public schools. I am believing for some changes in how the Federal Govt’ begins to submit itself at the footstool of our nation’s foundation. Thanks for you blog on this issue.

    Sincerely
    James Buxton
    cell# 619-227-8817

  • Shirley // July 24, 2007 at 9:39 pm

    BECKY, sorry to be so late in responding. I will check out that contest and maybe I could put a link on my site too. I’m traveling tomorrow and may not have internet service. Actually, I’ll be a bit displaced the next week and a half, but I’ll see what I can do. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    KERI, yes we are starting a work in Lake Havasu. Have been here since February. Talk to me a bit more. Are we friends? :)

    JAMES, what a surprise to hear from a “family member” and especially from San Diego. We have two sons who pastor churches there: one in Chula Vista, and one in LaMesa.

    Please keep me posted on this school situation. I did read your other post, and I do agree that Christians should ask for more, and I do think at times, too many actions are politically motivated.. On the other hand, I know of people who are forbidden such rights as non-Christians are afforded. I just spoke with a young man who recently finished up a speech class in a Jr. College in San Bernardino County. At the beginning of the sessions, the teacher absolutely forbade any talk of the Bible and of God.

    In the closing class session, however, she held forth on aliens and space travel. Seems she’s a spiritualist. It’s mind-boggling.

    Thank you for being here.

  • Nina Mindova // August 5, 2007 at 11:35 pm

    Hello,
    I wait to write me Shirley

  • Nina Mindova // August 5, 2007 at 11:36 pm

    Hello,
    I write in Blog.bg
    for contacts orxidei@abv.bg

  • Emilee Christian (Martin) // September 19, 2007 at 1:07 pm

    I can’t believe I came across your web site, this is great. About 38 years ago my family attended your church in Garden Grove, My mother and father is James & Wynona Martin. I’m looking forward to coming back to your web site and see all of the new posting. My husband and I now live in Meridian Idaho. And attend Bro Mascrofts Church here. It looks like our 16 year old son Michael is called into the ministery.

  • Shirley // September 19, 2007 at 1:46 pm

    Emilee, what a wonderful surprise to hear from you. Of course I remember your whole family, and I’ll be eager to hear about all of you.

    Love,

    S. Buxton

  • Emilee // September 20, 2007 at 8:06 am

    I can’t believe you remember me after so many years ago.
    We have kept up you and Brother Buxton and you through the years and of course when the accident happened (12 years ago)? we were praying for you and Bro Buxton.
    We have been living in Idaho for the last 14 years, and we love it here.
    We have 2 children and have been blessed with 2 grandchildren. I’m a stay at home mom and a stay at home grandmother, since my daughter went through a very bad divorce this last year. Stephanie my daughter has went back to college and Michael our son is still in high school. Michael has started saying this year that he fells the call to preach, my husband and I have felt the calling on him years ago, but never said anything to him about it, until he brought it up.
    Our family centers our life around the church. The greatest high I could ever get is watching my children worship God in church. This last year when the grand children we dedicated it was pretty awesome to be able to say that the grand children are 7th generation Pentecost.
    I’m the only one in my family that still go to a UPC (apostolic) church.
    Tell everybody hello for me

    Love ya all
    Emilee

  • Emilee // September 20, 2007 at 8:07 am

    By the way you take some very great pictures, what kind of camera do you have?

  • Emilee // September 20, 2007 at 10:30 am

    Do you remember the towel that my mom and dad lay ed on our living room floor about 37 years ago right before General Conferences? For you and Bro Buxton. This is one memory I will never forget.

  • Emilee // September 20, 2007 at 10:31 am

    Do you remember the towel that my mom and dad lay ed on our living room floor about 37 years ago right before General Conferences? For you and Bro Buxton. This is one memory I will never forget.
    As a church we always need to bless out pastors.

  • Shirley // September 20, 2007 at 12:34 pm

    Hi, Emily.

    Thanks for the compliments about the pictures. My camera is a Nikon D50.

    I’m sorry, but I don’t remember the towel incident, but I definitely remember your family–especially your mother–as being very supportive of us. She helped us by watching the children sometimes when we went to conferences and was such a blessing in many ways.

    You say you’re the only one going to UPC church? What about the others? What are they doing?

    It’s so good to hear from you, truly it is.

    Want to hear a very funny memory I have of you, which you probably will not recall at all. If I have it straight, I recall that your blond hair would often take on a faint tinge of green because you swam so much…some kind of a reaction to the chemical in the pool. Do you recall that? :)

  • Emilee // September 20, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    O yes the clorine in the swimming pool would turn my hair green, and to this day, my hair still doesn’t grow, it is just below my shoulders.
    The towel, do you remember coming over to our house and on the living room floor was a towel layed out. My dad which was a big joker went and bought $50 all in silver coins, nichols, dimes and quarters, and gave it all to you and Bro Buxton right before general conferance. $50 is not much now but 35 years was a little bit differant.

  • Farrell Forrest Jr. // September 21, 2007 at 8:38 am

    Shirley,
    It was so good to talk to you yesterday. I spent the entire afternoon looking thru your site. You truly are a talented writer and your pictures are a joy.
    I found some pictures of your family in your site and the picture of Jerry holding your great grandson. Jerry has not changed much. If I can find some time from my busy life in South America I will dig up some pictures of my family and email them to you.
    I had better get off of here and get back to work.

    Love Your Brother Jr.

  • John // September 21, 2007 at 9:35 am

    Hi Sis. Buxton,
    You don’t know me but if I’m not mistaken, your husband was cured from some terminally ill condition 7 or 8 years or so ago. I go to Victory Tabernacle in Burbank and I remember Bro. Buxton preaching for us after he was healed. I was new to church at the time but I remember him being so happy and grateful for the miracle that God did (I hope I’m remembering all this right). I’m glad to see that you’ve taken to blogging, you have some great sites.

  • Shirley // September 21, 2007 at 1:18 pm

    Junior, it was close to perfect–yesterday, when we talked twice. I thought I had died and gone to Heaven. Seriously, thank you for the phone calls, and the compliments.

    I look forward to receiving your pictures by email.

    How have we ever let so much time go by? Well, anyway, here we are…we’ll stay in touch, now.

    Love you forever,

    Shirley

  • Shirley // September 21, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    Hello, John. I went to your website, and while I don’t remember that we have met, your picture looks quite familiar.

    In 1994, my husband, Jerry, was struck by a drunk driver, was dead in the street, almost unimaginable injuries, broken neck, paralyzed, etc. He spent 5 months in the hospital, but God (and wonderful doctors) raised him up. Were you to see him now, you would not be able to discern he had been through such an ordeal.

    God is wonderful!

    Loved reading on your site, and will be returning.

    Hope you’re here often. Be sure you leave comments on the articles. Love to hear from you.

  • Shirley // September 21, 2007 at 6:18 pm

    Juno: So great to hear from you. How Shirley and I would love to see you. We eagerly await your family’s pictures. Love you man ,Jerry

  • marizen // September 23, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    Hello again, Shirley.

    I just read the response you posted on my blog. There is no need for forgiveness from either of us. We had both been “lost in translation,” a common mistake. ;-)

    But allow me to try to clear things up again… I had written that post because of the books I have been reading for my term paper: Journeys Out of the Body (Monroe), and The Education of Oversoul Seven (Roberts). Those books deal with parapsychology, out-of-body experiences, consciousness, etc. And that’s what’s been making me rethink & question everything. BUT like I said before, it’s NOT God’s truth I’m after — it’s my own. I mean, when it comes to God, my faith in Him is unshakable. But finding the truth within myself is another story. I mean, there’s so many questions to life, and even more interpretations to the “correct” answers. & I’m sure you can relate.

    ANYWAYS. Well, I don’t want to ramble on & on, so let me just end this w/ another thank you for your comment. :-)

    Wishing nothing but peace upon you as well,

    - Marizen -

  • marizen // September 23, 2007 at 11:38 pm

    By the way, since we’re on the topic of God, here’s a link to this poem I wrote last month called “Thanks Be To God.”

    Hopefully, you’ll enjoy reading that post more than the first one. ;-)

  • stephen fretwell // October 16, 2007 at 4:43 pm

    If Sarah and Hagar had made it their number one priority to love one another, today there would be no mid-east crisis.

    If Leah and Rachel, sisters, and their maids had made up their minds that, for God’s sake, they needed to cover for scatterbrained Jacod, and work together….raise their children to love one another….Ah, what a world we would we be living in.

    Teach the women.

    Stephen Fretwell

  • Shirley // October 16, 2007 at 7:41 pm

    MARIZEN, I think I understand now, and you’re right, we were probably “lost in translation.” Of course we must strive to know ourselves, and let me warn you, we change. At 69, I am a much different person from the one I was at 19. I’m really glad to hear of your unshakable faith in God. Never lose that.

    STEPHEN, I’m considering your words. One thing I am sure about–we need to love each other. When I teach women, I do say that to them.

    Blessings to you both.

  • Beka // October 17, 2007 at 7:40 am

    Sis Buxton
    I was just wondering if you have heard the new bill that Gov of California has signed on banishing Mom and Dad, Husband and wife out of our schools.
    I would love to email some info on this. If you would like please email me at jdzqueen@yahoo.com

    God Bless

  • Sakib Al Mahmud // October 18, 2007 at 2:52 am

    Dear,
    Shirley Buxton, nice to know you one more time.

    You will be happy to know that, when I was first on wordpress I first found your blog and book marked it and read it carefully.

    Long time, I involved with blogging but didn’t manage my time to spend here :(

    That’s also imaging that, you till now share with us and blogging. I also maintain my blog on our “Bangla Community” and presently on wordpress :P

    I love wordpress and I love your blog and love you too

    Thanks

    Best Wishes
    http://ewordpress.wordpress.com

  • Shirley // October 18, 2007 at 5:21 am

    Good morning, Sakib,

    Welcome back to my blog. Wish you well.

    I will go over and take a look at your site.

  • Lanay // October 18, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    wow, you are a mighty woman of God and oh so BLESSED!

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your comment. :o)

    I look fwd to reading more of your blog…
    thanks again…thanks so much.
    may God continually bless you and your work also.

  • Shirley // October 18, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    Thank you, Lanay for your sweet words. I don’t at all consider myself a mighty woman of God, but I do think of myself a very blessed.

    Hope you visit here often.

  • Gayla Baughman // November 10, 2007 at 5:20 pm

    Hello Sister Buxton. Your blog is wonderful. I enjoy visiting it and reading. You are a tremendos writer. I have been trying to reach you. Can you e-mail me?

  • Shirley // November 10, 2007 at 5:47 pm

    Hi, Gayla-

    Welcome to my blog, and thanks for the compliments. I will email you.

  • Kevin Hopper // November 12, 2007 at 4:52 pm

    Hello Sis. Buxton,
    I enjoyed your blog. Tell Andrew and Shawna I said Hi!

  • Shirley // November 12, 2007 at 4:58 pm

    Hello, Kevin. welcome to my blog. Hope you come by and COMMENT often.

    I’ll see Andrew and Shawnna next week…will say Hi!

  • mysoul // November 13, 2007 at 7:26 pm

    Hello Shirley,

    Thank you for dropping by and leaving comments. Glad you enjoyed the read.

    rgds

  • Shirley // November 13, 2007 at 8:56 pm

    Hello MySoul–

    Welcome to my blog. Hope you return and comment often.

  • David Abitbol // November 28, 2007 at 8:38 am

    Hi Shirley,

    I just came across your post on virtual eve.
    I thought you might find it interesting that we also use cognitive and affective tutors for all our elearning initiatives. This falls under the umbrella of ITS systems or intelligent tutoring systems.

    I cant share more on this topic if this is of interest to you.

    Thanks,
    David

  • inuproar // November 29, 2007 at 3:52 pm

    Shirley, I find many of your views degrading.

    Finding the Empire State Building lit up green in dedication to the Muslim religion outrageous, in my eyes very unprofessional, and discriminating.

    I have a friend who belongs to the Muslim faith, just because a group of Radical Muslims committed a act of terrorism against our nations does not mean they the muslim faith does not deserve respect.

    Also, after reading your “Beware Starbucks” blog/article, i find your opinion illogical. That paragraph written on the side of that coffee was obviously in good humor. Starbucks is not in anyway being disrespectful to the lord, or the idea of heaven. People such as yourself need to open their eyes to the current world, and understand when something is supposed to humerous.

    It was interesting to see you respond so harshly to that coffee cup, yet be so judgmental on the Muslim Faith.

    I by the way am a Christian.

  • Shirley // November 29, 2007 at 4:46 pm

    Thank you DAVID and UPROAR for visiting my site and for commenting. I’m always open to hearing the opinions of others and certainly do not ever want to bring offense, although of course, when someone disagrees with something I have written that sometimes happens.

    Blessings to you both.

  • Bonnie McLean // December 1, 2007 at 9:32 pm

    I was looking for an article about why America no longer celebrates Christmas; why and when did we move to “Holiday” parties, etc?
    Tonight was the “BIG Annual HOLIDAY” party, about 8 years ago they called it our Christmas Party. I decided to stay home and watch WVU and Pitt. If we ever get back to Christmas Parties, I will be glad to go. I want to hear music celebrating the birth of Christ, not praising the wonders of Frosty the Snowman.

  • Shirley // December 2, 2007 at 5:22 am

    Good morning, Bonnie–Welcome to my site.

    I understand your frustration. Our country has gone a little crazy in trying to be politically correct about everything. Downright silly.

    Of course this is the Christmas season. It’s the time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus. If a person doesn’t want to do that–fine, but don’t try to hinder you and me who do.

    I wish you a very merry Christmas!

  • Bonnie McLean // December 2, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    Thanks for responding Shirley. I wrote this and sent to my boss hoping it would get a “wow” effect, hope it isn’t me in Human Resources!

    Memo To: Jesus Christ

    From: Earth’s Inhabitants

    Date: December 24, 2007

    This memo is to notify you that we are electing not to recognize your birthday this year.
    We’ve decided that due to the early Holiday Shopping Season, and the need for us to respect all religions and not single out any over another, it is impossible for us to acknowledge this date any more special than the other 364 days of the year.

    Although we are unable to continue the celebration as we’ve done in past centuries,
    we would like to let you know we appreciate the monies that have been exchanged and this, of course, is partially due to the fondness and deep respect many people still have for you. We even acknowledge that you are, however remote, still responsible for the boost in our economy for the months of November and December.

    We regret the necessity of this decision, and would like to express our appreciation for all the kind gestures you have extended in the past.

  • Shirley // December 2, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    Bonnie–a witty and timely message.

    Do you have your own website? Have you published this anywhere else? If not, I’d like to make it a post on my main blog page. Think about it and let me know how you feel. Of course, I would give you credit for having written this stirring message.

    Tell me a little about yourself.

    Shirley

  • Bonnie McLean // December 3, 2007 at 10:10 pm

    I do not have a website, other than myspace and that is just for my kids (four) to share pics, news, etc.

    My memo was done in a flash, and I should have read again before posting…. I think “we are electing should have been “we’ve elected.”
    However, feel free to use it.

    I am a Director in the Healthcare Industry, my hobbies are painting and reading. I especially enjoy Gaskell, all the Brontes, Austen, Hardy, Dickens, Trollope, and Eliot.

    I used to be a Democrat (voted for Clinton the first time) became disgusted with him, and when the party made that hard left turn I signaled right.

    I’m glad to have discovered your website!

  • Idetrorce // December 15, 2007 at 4:04 am

    very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
    Idetrorce

  • Donna Freedman // December 22, 2007 at 2:41 am

    Dear Mrs. Buxton,
    I wondered if you’d seen the update to “Surviving (and Thriving) on $12,000 a Year.” If not, here’s the link:
    http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2007/12/07/a-year-later-still-surviving-and-thriving.aspx
    Thank you for the original mention, by the way.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Best regards,
    Donna Freedman

  • Shirley // December 22, 2007 at 6:10 am

    Good morning, Donna–

    No, I had not seen your update and I appreciate your bringing over the link. I certainly will read it.

    God’s best to you, and a merry Christmas also to your family and to you.

  • Donna Freedman // December 24, 2007 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks for your good wishes. I’m getting ready to go to the 11 p.m. service with my sister. It concludes at midnight with the lights being dimmed and everyone holding a candle. Each person passes the flame by allowing the person next to him to light his candle, and so on until the church is filled with the glow. We sing “Silent Night” while we’re lighting the candles. Impossibly beautiful.
    My best wishes to you, your family and your readers.

  • Teresa Bohannon // January 4, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Sis B.
    I hope you received my phone message about puppet script cd’s. Please email me (or have Bro. Mike email or call,) I have some more info for you.
    Your Christmas service looked wonderful! Looks like you need to get those puppets going right away (kids of all ages love puppets).
    Seeing Bro Pence was so encouraging. He was my pastor when I received the Holy Ghost and he baptized me.
    Love you guys!

  • Shirley // January 4, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Good afternoon, Sister Bohannon–

    No, I did not receive your phone message. I’ll go over and email you this afternoon. Yes, we’re needing to get those little puppet people winging their way around Lake Havasu.

    I didn’t know Brother Pence was your pastor. His story is absolutely incredible.

    Love you back

    Edit: When I went to send an email, I find I don’t have your address on this computer, and I’m not at home to get to any other files. I’m in a hotel in Tucson. If you see this before I get home and contact you, go ahead and email me at: shirleybuxton@gmail.com

    Thanks

  • Longing for Holiday // January 6, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    I’m a former pastor’s wife. Just subscribed to your site to see what you have to say.

  • Shirley // January 6, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    Welcome, Longing–

    Hope you’re here often.

  • Longing for Holiday // January 7, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Feel free to stop by mine, too.

  • Cheri // January 24, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    Hi I love your blog. I have some good recipes on my blog you will like. Believe it or not, Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio has a 62-foot tall statue of Jesus which they paid 250,000 dollars for.

  • Shirley // January 24, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Hi, Cheri–

    Thanks for coming by…I did go over and look at your beautiful site. I wish you well with it.

    Do you have pictures of the statue of Jesus?

  • Woundedlily // February 10, 2008 at 7:50 am

    I enjoyed reading how God is the center of your life and that of your family. My husband and I have the sad experience where our children, now grown, with their families do not follow Christ.

    You are very blessed, which I am sure you already know. I don’t have the money right now to buy your books, but when I do I would like to. I’ve had many people tell me I should write a book since I have been through so much, but there is one thing I definetely cannot do - and that is write.

    I hope you will continue in your journey of life and I will continue to visit you through blogging.

    Rose Lily

  • Teraisa J. Rogers // February 29, 2008 at 2:39 am

    Shirley! I stumbled across your website while following the smallest lead ever in a “free newspaper” in Carson City, Nevada not too long ago (but too long considering… ;) about gorgeous, huggable, little Alexis. Thank you for writing your blog. I used the information to share the fund with everyone and I am working on a full article myself, though I will try to contact her mother first to see if she would like to participate. Although I am chronically ill and often in bed (for months) AND I am behind on my website, I’ve been around for ten years, we are totally nonprofit, and we get thousands of hits every month. I’ve been “out of it” for almost a year, but I’m hoping to come back to help victims with a vengeance (that’s mine, BTW, not the victims, LOL). If you are interested in sharing photos for us to publish, I’ll include a link to your blog and books. What you are doing is awesome. Thank you so very much. Teraisa J. Rogers, Editor: True Crime Fanatic and Get It In Writing!

    Teraisa, sorry for the delay in responding to you. Have been flying around quite a bit lately. Thank you for all you do for needy people. Let’s stay in touch. Trust your body is better.

  • Joseph LaGrone // March 14, 2008 at 11:31 am

    Hello Sis Shirley. Could you please email me.
    We me in Brentwood Ca. last year when you guys presched a couple of sermons for us.
    You remember?? Paul is my uncle & of course that makes Cora my aunt

  • Michelle // June 2, 2008 at 4:18 am

    Hi Shirley. Found your blog when Googling for stories about Lakshmi Tatma, in India. That sweet little girl who had extensive corrective surgery. Isn’t it wonderful that it worked out so well? Hasn’t she got the most delightful smile?

    Shirley, I also wanted to refer you to a great book swapping website. It is worldwide. (I’m in Australia) It is a great way to as it says itself “get books you want, give them away to those who really want them.” It is a vast improvement on having alot of secondhand books sitting around in thrift stores waiting for someone who wants them. The member pays for the postage of book given away, the postage to receive is free. The member earns points with with to request more books. No money changes hands. Just alot of love for a common interest: Books. I see that you like books and write some yourself, so I thought you might like to know. God Bless, Michelle (Sydney : Australia)

  • Michelle // June 2, 2008 at 4:24 am

    Hello again Shirley. I’m a dill, I forgot to put t he link for BookMooch website.
    http://bookmooch.com/
    Sorry about that, feeling unwell & foggy in the head with a cold. M

  • Jean Walter // June 2, 2008 at 9:25 am

    Thought this was important enough to share.

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    http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=6P5JpnLRFsk

    Hi, Jean. Thanks for the information. Trust all is well with you.

  • Sidharth // June 16, 2008 at 11:48 am

    You’re inspiring =)

    Blessings!

    Sidharth

    Thank you. I pray God’s leading on your life and on mine.

  • RON SHARP // June 19, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    WOW !!! We certainly have moved uptown!!
    Your website is remarkable. I think i got left behind in this whole internet thing.

    Anyway nice to see photos and hear good reports. Becca and I have our own place now. A small apartment in San Diego south of downtown. I am starting to go to El Cajon and teaching/preaching every sunday that I dont preach out to help Marc. Becca is doing so good and goes to steves She supposed tostart singing in the choir this week. I go over there on Sunday evenings to be with her in service, and El Cajon has no Sunday night.
    Gotta go At work I’ll keep in touch
    luv you guys
    ron

    My goodness, Brother Sharp. It’s my treat to hear from you. Glad things are turning around for you, although I’m not surprised. You have it in you to succeed, and you will.

    Love you and your family. Want to hear more of you.

  • Kira Lamb // July 18, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    Dear Shirley,
    I have exhausted the many resources and government agencies in my search for help. I have nothing left but prayers and hope. I have been searching for someone with a connection to Dumaguete ,Philippines. I beleive my only hope is to find a missionary in the area. My father is in the Philippines. The FBI, Embassy, and other agencies have attemped to help. The common therory is, he is most likely being manipulated and brainwashed in order to control his income. He met a woman on the enternet, who immediatley asked him for money for starving family. It’s beleived that he send a large amount of money to her. He then went to the airport to visit the Philippines and never returned. His car was abandonned at the airport. Since, I have been recieving messages stating that he would die, if I didn’t send 1o thousand dollars. This woman claims he is ill and needs medical attention. I have spoken to my father on the phone and he can not communicate. He merely repeats “Im OK” to every question I ask. The government says unless he states he’s NOT ok, then they can do nothing. I would like to share more with you if you know anyone in this area or if you plan to return. A very concerned daughter….praying for help.

  • Kira Lamb // July 18, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    please email me to jkl4peace@yahoo.com if anyone can help.

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