2011 in review

WordPress created this 2011 in review of Shadows of Love.

How exciting!  Shadow of Love has grown much in its first six months.  The stories may have come across my keyboard, but your encouragement has kept me motivated.  It is faith in God, the Lover of our souls, that has given meaning and purpose.  

In 2012, I encourage you to take whatever you have and give it away.

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,000 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 5 trips to carry that many people.

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Generosity

Reblogged from Drschiffman's Blog:

When people think of generosity, they usually think of gift giving, especially during the winter holidays.  The focus is on what you give and what you get.  On an everyday basis, most people in public are bombarded with homeless beggars offering to work for food, and on television we see pictures of hungry children in third world countries.  Most of these appeals are touching at first, but wind up being no more than an annoyance after the third or fourth time you see them.  

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Dr. Schiffman writes with wisdom and with simplicity. He has encouraged me and challenged me often.

Renting A Room, Settling A Home

Room For Rent:

Indulge in the splendor of staying in exquisite accommodations, relaxed elegance, luxurious spa services, and fine dining in a breathtaking exclusive oasis complete with your own personal butler and chef ready to make every detail of your stay special with gourmet breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and evening cocktails.  Stay overnight where you’ll be treated with gracious hospitality.  Feel at home in one of our guest rooms and that wrap you in relaxed elegance.  Midweek rates starting at $149 per room, per night; weekend $189 per room, per night. 4 person(s) per room maximum.

Settling A Home:

Great condition!  Stepless ranch 3 bedroom/2 bath with 2 car garage.   Bank prequalification required on all offers; allow 2 to 3 days response from seller.  Why rent when you can own your own home?  Estimated mortgage $276/mo.

My Heart: A Room Rented Or A House Settled?  Has my heart and my life become like a room rented?  Do people traffic through, enjoying its luxuries for a night, a season only to leave a heart cluttered with debris, forgotten items and soiled linens?  Are my treasures on display for short play?  Are reservations booked for the weekend for the one I profess to serve?  Is the lock a computerized-coded plastic card? Are the towels and toiletries monogrammed with corporate ownership?  Responsibility is delivered under the door. The bill has my name on it.

Has my heart and my life become like a house settled? The down payment has been paid and the mortgage has been signed.  Ownership has been established in legalities and in accessibility.  Individuality paints each wall and carpets each floor.  Landscaping is tailored to my tastes and my needs.  The locks have been changed and the owner holds the key.  Commitment constrains me; doing what is right refrains me.  Diligence in maintenance, upkeep and upgrades determines the legacy left behind.  Responsibility is delivered through the post box.  The deed has my name on it.